December weather forecastArlington Heights, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Arlington Heights, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Arlington Heights's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). In Arlington Heights, an average nighttime temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is expected during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Arlington Heights. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Arlington Heights, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) 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 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Arlington Heights, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Arlington Heights, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 54min
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
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Arlington Heights, 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
Arlington Heights, 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 32).
Average visibility in December
Arlington Heights, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
