December weather forecast
Essex, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Essex, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). In Essex, December is characterized by an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Essex, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Essex, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Essex, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Essex.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Essex are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Essex during December?

December temperatures in Essex vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Essex?

The average relative humidity in December in Essex is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Essex?

In Essex, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Essex?

In Essex, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Essex?

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

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

The average day length in December in Essex is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Essex?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Essex, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Essex?

The months with the least sunshine in Essex are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in December?

In Essex, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Essex?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Essex 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
Essex, MA

Average temperature in December - Essex, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Essex, MA

Average pressure in December - Essex, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Essex, MA

Average wind speed in December - Essex, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Essex, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Essex, MA

Average rainfall in December - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Essex, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Essex, MA

Average snowfall in December - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Essex, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Essex, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Essex, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Essex, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

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Average UV index in December
Essex, MA

Average UV index in December - Essex, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Essex, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Essex, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Essex, MA

Average visibility in December - Essex, 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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