December weather forecast
Wheelwright, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wheelwright, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Wheelwright's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheelwright, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Wheelwright, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wheelwright is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wheelwright, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wheelwright 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wheelwright, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheelwright, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wheelwright have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheelwright have in December?

In Wheelwright, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Wheelwright, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average temperature in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheelwright, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average wind speed in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average humidity in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average rainfall in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average snowfall in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheelwright, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheelwright, MA

Average UV index in December - Wheelwright, 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
Wheelwright, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Wheelwright, MA

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

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

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