December weather forecast
Brighton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brighton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). An average minimum temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Brighton, there are 85.9 rainfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Brighton, Massachusetts, is December, when snow falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Brighton, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Brighton 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Brighton?

In Brighton, 39.2°F (4°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Brighton?

The average relative humidity in December in Brighton, Massachusetts, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Brighton in December?

In Brighton, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Brighton?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Brighton in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brighton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Brighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in December?

In Brighton, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Brighton, MA

Average temperature in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Brighton, MA

Average pressure in December - Brighton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Brighton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Brighton, MA

Average humidity in December - Brighton, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Brighton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Brighton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Brighton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Brighton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Brighton, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brighton, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Brighton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Brighton, MA

Average UV index in December - Brighton, 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
Brighton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Brighton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Brighton, MA

Average visibility in December - Brighton, 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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