December weather forecast
South Lancaster, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Lancaster, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.4°F (3°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in South Lancaster. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in South Lancaster, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in South Lancaster, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, in South Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, Massachusetts. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in South Lancaster in December?

The high-temperature in South Lancaster during December is 37.4°F (3°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Lancaster?

The average relative humidity in December in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in South Lancaster?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in South Lancaster in December?

In South Lancaster, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in South Lancaster?

In South Lancaster, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in South Lancaster?

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

How many hours of daylight does South Lancaster have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in South Lancaster?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does South Lancaster have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in South Lancaster?

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

How high is the UV index in December in South Lancaster?

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

Average temperature in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average pressure in December - South Lancaster, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average wind speed in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

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).

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Average humidity in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average humidity in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average rainfall in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average rainfall days in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average snowfall in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average snowfall days in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Lancaster, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average sunshine days in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average UV index in December - South Lancaster, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average cloud cover in December - South Lancaster, 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 34).

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Average visibility in December
South Lancaster, MA

Average visibility in December - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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