December weather forecastLowell, MA
December
Weather in December
December in Lowell, Massachusetts, sees the city descending into the full throttle of the winter season, characterized by minimal daylight hours, icy cold temperatures, and abundant snowfall. A significant climatic trait of this month is the high snowfall totaling at 4.41" (112mm). Overall temperatures fluctuate between a chilling 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a frigid 37.9°F (3.3°C), reaffirming the existence of winter. The incline in the intensity of snowfall and chilly temperatures sets December apart and marks the return to January's weather conditions.Temperature
The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Lowell sees an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Lowell, the average sunshine in December 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lowell, 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 (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°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 (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Lowell, 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
Lowell, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lowell, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Lowell, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Lowell, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lowell, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lowell, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lowell, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Lowell, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Lowell, 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
Lowell, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Lowell, 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).
