December weather forecast
Rutland, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rutland, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout December, Rutland records an average temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Rutland. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rutland are January through May, October through December. In Rutland, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rutland, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rutland, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rutland, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rutland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Rutland?

Rutland in December has an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rutland?

In December, the average relative humidity in Rutland, Massachusetts, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Rutland?

The month with the most rainfall in Rutland, Massachusetts, is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Rutland in December?

In Rutland, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rutland in December?

In Rutland, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rutland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rutland have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rutland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rutland?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rutland?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rutland?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°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 (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rutland, MA

Average pressure in December - Rutland, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Rutland, MA

Average wind speed in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rutland, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rutland, MA

Average rainfall in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rutland, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rutland, MA

Average snowfall in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rutland, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
Rutland, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rutland, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rutland, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rutland, MA

Average UV index in December - Rutland, 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
Rutland, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Rutland, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Rutland, MA

Average visibility in December - Rutland, 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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