December weather forecastHopedale, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hopedale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). In Hopedale, December nights cool down to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hopedale, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°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 (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hopedale, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Hopedale, 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 36).
Average visibility in December
Hopedale, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
