December weather forecast
Westborough, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westborough, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). An average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are March, November and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Westborough, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Westborough, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 21.61" (549mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Westborough?

In Westborough, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Westborough, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are March, November and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Westborough, Massachusetts, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westborough.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Westborough, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Westborough have in December?

In Westborough, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Westborough, MA

Average temperature in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Westborough, MA

Average pressure in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Westborough, MA

Average wind speed in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Westborough, MA

Average humidity in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Westborough, MA

Average rainfall in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, November and December (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Westborough, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westborough, MA

Average snowfall in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westborough, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westborough, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westborough, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Westborough, MA

Average UV index in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Westborough, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Westborough, MA

Average visibility in December - Westborough, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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