December weather forecast
Littleton Common, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Littleton Common, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Littleton Common records an average nighttime low of 27°F (-2.8°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Littleton Common is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Littleton Common, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Littleton Common, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Littleton Common, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Littleton Common is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Littleton Common?

December temperatures in Littleton Common, Massachusetts, vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Littleton Common?

In December, the average relative humidity in Littleton Common, Massachusetts, is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Littleton Common?

The month with the most rainfall in Littleton Common is December, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Littleton Common?

In Littleton Common, Massachusetts, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Littleton Common in December?

In December, in Littleton Common, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Littleton Common?

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

How many hours of daylight does Littleton Common have in December?

The average day length in December in Littleton Common, Massachusetts, is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Littleton Common?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Littleton Common, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Littleton Common?

The average sunshine duration in December in Littleton Common, Massachusetts, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Littleton Common?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Littleton Common?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Littleton Common is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Littleton Common, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average pressure in December - Littleton Common, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average wind speed in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average humidity in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average rainfall in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average snowfall in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Littleton Common, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average UV index in December - Littleton Common, 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
Littleton Common, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Littleton Common, MA

Average visibility in December - Littleton Common, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, June and September (5mi).

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