December weather forecast
Dudley, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dudley, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Dudley experiences an average low-temperature reading of 27°F (-2.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dudley is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dudley are January through May, October through December. In December, in Dudley, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dudley, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Dudley, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dudley. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dudley?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dudley, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dudley?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Dudley?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Dudley?

In Dudley, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dudley in December?

In Dudley, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dudley?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dudley.

How many hours of daylight does Dudley have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dudley, Massachusetts, is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dudley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dudley have in December?

In Dudley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dudley?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dudley?

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

Average temperature in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dudley, MA

Average pressure in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dudley, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dudley, MA

Average humidity in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dudley, MA

Average rainfall in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dudley, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dudley, MA

Average snowfall in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dudley, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 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
Dudley, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dudley, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dudley, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dudley, MA

Average UV index in December - Dudley, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dudley, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Dudley, MA

Average visibility in December - Dudley, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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