December weather forecastChesterfield, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Chesterfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Chesterfield's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Chesterfield, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chesterfield, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Chesterfield, MA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
