December weather forecast
Plimptonville, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plimptonville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Plimptonville records an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Plimptonville, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.1 rainfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated 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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Plimptonville, 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 ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Plimptonville, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Plimptonville?

In Plimptonville, Massachusetts, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plimptonville, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plimptonville have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Plimptonville have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average temperature in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average pressure in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Plimptonville, MA

Average wind speed in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

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 (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Plimptonville, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average rainfall in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average snowfall in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 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
Plimptonville, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plimptonville, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Plimptonville, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average UV index in December - Plimptonville, 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
Plimptonville, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Plimptonville, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Plimptonville, MA

Average visibility in December - Plimptonville, 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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