December weather forecast
Dighton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dighton, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) from November's cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is recorded in Dighton.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Dighton, Massachusetts, is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dighton, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Dighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dighton, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dighton?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dighton?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Dighton?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Dighton. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Dighton?

In Dighton, Massachusetts, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dighton in December?

In Dighton, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dighton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Dighton, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Dighton, Massachusetts, is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dighton, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dighton?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dighton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dighton, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dighton, MA

Average temperature in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dighton, MA

Average pressure in December - Dighton, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dighton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dighton, MA

Average humidity in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dighton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dighton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dighton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dighton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dighton, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dighton, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dighton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dighton, MA

Average UV index in December - Dighton, 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
Dighton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Dighton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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
Dighton, MA

Average visibility in December - Dighton, 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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