December weather forecast
Dracut, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dracut, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°F (3.3°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Dracut's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). Dracut experiences a consistent average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dracut is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dracut, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dracut?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dracut, Massachusetts, are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dracut?

The average relative humidity in December in Dracut is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Dracut?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Dracut. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Dracut in December?

In Dracut, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dracut?

In Dracut, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dracut?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dracut have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dracut?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dracut?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dracut, Massachusetts, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dracut?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dracut?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dracut, MA

Average temperature in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°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 (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dracut, MA

Average pressure in December - Dracut, 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
Dracut, MA

Average wind speed in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dracut, MA

Average humidity in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dracut, MA

Average rainfall in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dracut, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dracut, MA

Average snowfall in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dracut, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 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
Dracut, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dracut, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dracut, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dracut, MA

Average UV index in December - Dracut, 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
Dracut, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Dracut, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Dracut, MA

Average visibility in December - Dracut, 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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