December weather forecast
Topsfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Topsfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Topsfield is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Topsfield. In Topsfield, Massachusetts, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Topsfield, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Topsfield 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Topsfield in December?

During December, Topsfield experiences an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Topsfield?

In Topsfield, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Topsfield?

The month with the most rainfall in Topsfield is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Topsfield?

In Topsfield, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Topsfield in December?

In Topsfield, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Topsfield?

The month with the shortest days in Topsfield is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Topsfield?

In Topsfield, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Topsfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Topsfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Topsfield, Massachusetts, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Topsfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Topsfield?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Topsfield, MA

Average temperature in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Topsfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Topsfield, 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
Topsfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Topsfield, MA

Average humidity in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Topsfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Topsfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Topsfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Topsfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Topsfield, 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
Topsfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Topsfield, MA

Average UV index in December - Topsfield, 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
Topsfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Topsfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Topsfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Topsfield, 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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