December weather forecast
Haverhill, MA

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Weather in December

December in Haverhill welcomes the commencement of winter. Compared to November, a marked decrease in average temperature can be noticed. From 35.6°F (2°C) in November, the average low temperature dips to 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in December. With only 9 hours of daylight, the nights grow longer. Towards the end of the month, the annual cycle is ready to repeat itself, leading into a chilly January.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Haverhill corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Haverhill observes an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Haverhill, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Haverhill, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Haverhill, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Haverhill 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Haverhill?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Haverhill, is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Haverhill?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Haverhill?

In Haverhill, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Haverhill?

The month with the most snowfall in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is December, when snow falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Haverhill?

In December, in Haverhill, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Haverhill?

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

How many hours of daylight does Haverhill have in December?

In Haverhill, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Haverhill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Haverhill have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Haverhill?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Haverhill?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Haverhill, MA

Average pressure in December - Haverhill, 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
Haverhill, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Haverhill, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Haverhill, MA

Average rainfall in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Haverhill, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Haverhill, MA

Average snowfall in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Haverhill, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Haverhill, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haverhill, 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
Haverhill, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Haverhill, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Haverhill, MA

Average UV index in December - Haverhill, 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
Haverhill, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Haverhill, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Haverhill, MA

Average visibility in December - Haverhill, 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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