December weather forecast
Carlisle, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carlisle, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

During Carlisle's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Carlisle, Massachusetts, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Carlisle, Massachusetts, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carlisle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.3 days and collects up to 15.87" (403mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carlisle, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) 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 December in Carlisle, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carlisle are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Carlisle?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Carlisle, Massachusetts, during December are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carlisle?

The average relative humidity in December in Carlisle, Massachusetts, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Carlisle?

In Carlisle, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Carlisle?

In Carlisle, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carlisle?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carlisle.

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

In Carlisle, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carlisle?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carlisle?

The average sunshine duration in December in Carlisle, Massachusetts, is 4.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Carlisle?

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

Average temperature in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°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 (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carlisle, MA

Average pressure in December - Carlisle, 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
Carlisle, MA

Average wind speed in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carlisle, MA

Average humidity in December - Carlisle, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carlisle, MA

Average rainfall in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carlisle, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carlisle, MA

Average snowfall in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carlisle, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Carlisle, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlisle, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carlisle, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carlisle, MA

Average UV index in December - Carlisle, 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
Carlisle, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Carlisle, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Carlisle, MA

Average visibility in December - Carlisle, 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).

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