December weather forecast
Bellingham, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bellingham, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bellingham, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bellingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.4 snowfall days, and 6.02" (153mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bellingham is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bellingham in December?

The high-temperature in Bellingham during December is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bellingham?

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

How much does it rain in Bellingham in December?

In Bellingham, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bellingham in December?

In December, in Bellingham, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bellingham?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bellingham have in December?

The average day length in December in Bellingham, Massachusetts, is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bellingham?

On the first day of December in Bellingham, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bellingham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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

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 Bellingham?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bellingham, MA

Average temperature in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°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: 28.6°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 (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bellingham, MA

Average pressure in December - Bellingham, 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
Bellingham, MA

Average wind speed in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

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).

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Average humidity in December
Bellingham, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bellingham, MA

Average rainfall in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bellingham, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bellingham, MA

Average snowfall in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bellingham, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 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
Bellingham, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bellingham, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bellingham, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bellingham, MA

Average UV index in December - Bellingham, 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
Bellingham, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Bellingham, 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 35).

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Average visibility in December
Bellingham, MA

Average visibility in December - Bellingham, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (5mi).

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