December weather forecast
Merrimac, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Merrimac, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

During Merrimac's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Merrimac experiences a mean temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Merrimac, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Merrimac are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Merrimac is December, when snow falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Merrimac.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Merrimac is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Merrimac are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Merrimac in December?

December temperatures in Merrimac, Massachusetts, vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Merrimac?

The average relative humidity in December in Merrimac is 77%.

How much does it rain in Merrimac in December?

In December, in Merrimac, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Merrimac?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Merrimac. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Merrimac in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Merrimac?

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

How many hours of daylight does Merrimac have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Merrimac?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Merrimac, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Merrimac?

The average sunshine duration in December in Merrimac, Massachusetts, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Merrimac?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Merrimac?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Merrimac, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Merrimac, MA

Average temperature in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Merrimac, MA

Average pressure in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Merrimac, MA

Average wind speed in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Merrimac, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Merrimac, MA

Average rainfall in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Merrimac, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Merrimac, MA

Average snowfall in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Merrimac, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Merrimac, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Merrimac, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Merrimac, MA

Average UV index in December - Merrimac, 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
Merrimac, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Merrimac, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Merrimac, MA

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

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

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