December weather forecast
Halifax, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Halifax, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and max 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Halifax, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Halifax, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Halifax, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Halifax, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Halifax, Massachusetts. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. 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 Halifax?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Halifax?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Halifax?

In Halifax, Massachusetts, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Halifax?

In Halifax, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Halifax?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Halifax?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Halifax, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Halifax?

The months with the least sunshine in Halifax are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Halifax?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Halifax, Massachusetts, is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Halifax?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Halifax, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Halifax, MA

Average temperature in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°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 (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Halifax, MA

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

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Average wind speed in December
Halifax, MA

Average wind speed in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Halifax, MA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Halifax, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Halifax, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Halifax, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Halifax, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Halifax, MA

Average UV index in December - Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Halifax, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Halifax, MA

Average visibility in December - Halifax, 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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