December weather forecastLexington, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lexington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). During the month of December, Lexington anticipates a mean low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In Lexington, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lexington are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lexington, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Lexington, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lexington, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
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).
Average humidity in December
Lexington, MA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Lexington, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lexington, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lexington, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lexington, MA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lexington, 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 33).
Average visibility in December
Lexington, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
