December weather forecast
Chestnut Hill, MA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). Chestnut Hill experiences a mean low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Chestnut Hill is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chestnut Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 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, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Chestnut Hill is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chestnut Hill are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Chestnut Hill in December?

Chestnut Hill in December has an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chestnut Hill?

In December, the average relative humidity in Chestnut Hill is 76%.

How much does it rain in Chestnut Hill in December?

In Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Chestnut Hill?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Chestnut Hill?

In Chestnut Hill, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chestnut Hill?

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

How many hours of daylight does Chestnut Hill have in December?

The average day length in December in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chestnut Hill?

On the first day of December in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 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 Chestnut Hill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chestnut Hill is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chestnut Hill?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Chestnut Hill?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average temperature in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average pressure in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average wind speed in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average humidity in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average rainfall in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average snowfall in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average UV index in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average visibility in December - Chestnut Hill, 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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