December weather forecast
Amesbury, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout December nights, Amesbury registers an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Amesbury are January through April, October through December. In Amesbury, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Amesbury, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Amesbury during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Amesbury, is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Amesbury?

In Amesbury, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Amesbury?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Amesbury?

In Amesbury, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Amesbury in December?

In Amesbury, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Amesbury?

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

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

In Amesbury, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Amesbury?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Amesbury?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Amesbury?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Amesbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Amesbury, MA

Average temperature in December - Amesbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Amesbury, MA

Average pressure in December - Amesbury, 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
Amesbury, MA

Average wind speed in December - Amesbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Amesbury, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Amesbury, MA

Average rainfall in December - Amesbury, 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 (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Amesbury, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Amesbury, MA

Average snowfall in December - Amesbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Amesbury, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Amesbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Amesbury, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Amesbury, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Amesbury, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Amesbury, MA

Average UV index in December - Amesbury, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Amesbury, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Amesbury, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Amesbury, MA

Average visibility in December - Amesbury, 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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