December weather forecast
Whitinsville, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whitinsville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In December, Whitinsville reports a consistent average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Whitinsville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Whitinsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Whitinsville, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Whitinsville. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates 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. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures in Whitinsville vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Whitinsville, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Whitinsville, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically 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.

How many hours of daylight does Whitinsville have in December?

In Whitinsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitinsville have in December?

In Whitinsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whitinsville, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average pressure in December - Whitinsville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average wind speed in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average humidity in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average rainfall in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average snowfall in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitinsville, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitinsville, MA

Average UV index in December - Whitinsville, 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
Whitinsville, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Whitinsville, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Whitinsville, MA

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

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

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