December weather forecast
Cheshire, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cheshire, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Cheshire's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). Cheshire observes an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cheshire, Massachusetts, is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cheshire. In December, in Cheshire, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cheshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.5 days and aggregates up to 32.32" (821mm) of snow.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Cheshire, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cheshire is 3.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cheshire. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cheshire?

In Cheshire, 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Cheshire?

In Cheshire, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Cheshire in December?

In Cheshire, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cheshire in December?

In Cheshire, in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cheshire?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cheshire, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cheshire have in December?

The average day length in December in Cheshire is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cheshire?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cheshire, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheshire have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cheshire is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cheshire?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cheshire, Massachusetts.

How high is the UV index in December in Cheshire?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cheshire 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
Cheshire, MA

Average temperature in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cheshire, MA

Average pressure in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cheshire, MA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cheshire, MA

Average humidity in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cheshire, MA

Average rainfall in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cheshire, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cheshire, MA

Average snowfall in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cheshire, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.7 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
Cheshire, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheshire, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cheshire, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cheshire, MA

Average UV index in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cheshire, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Cheshire, MA

Average visibility in December - Cheshire, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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