December weather forecastBrayton Point, MA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brayton Point, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). In Brayton Point, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Brayton Point is 76%.

Rainfall

In Brayton Point, Massachusetts, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brayton Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Brayton Point, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Brayton Point, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Brayton Point, 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Brayton Point, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Brayton Point, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Brayton Point, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Brayton Point, MA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Brayton Point, 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).