December weather forecast
Malden, MA

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Weather in December

Finally entering December, Malden is thoroughly in the grasp of winter. With a significant drop in the temperature values, the weather becomes pretty chilly. Snowfall inches up to 4.02" (102mm) as more intense winter conditions start to manifest. Consistent cloud cover and shorter daylight hours suggest that winter is in full effect. Closing the year on a chilly note, December reveals the utmost beauty of snow-clad Malden.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). In the month of December, Malden witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Malden is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Malden, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Malden, there are 30.1 snowfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Malden, Massachusetts. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Malden during December?

Malden in December has an average high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Malden?

In December, the average relative humidity in Malden, Massachusetts, is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Malden?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Malden. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Malden?

In December, in Malden, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Malden?

In Malden, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Malden?

December has the shortest days of the year in Malden, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Malden have in December?

In December, the average day length in Malden, Massachusetts, is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Malden?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Malden?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Malden?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Malden?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Malden is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Malden, MA

Average temperature in December - Malden, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Malden, MA

Average pressure in December - Malden, 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
Malden, MA

Average wind speed in December - Malden, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Malden, MA

Average humidity in December - Malden, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Malden, MA

Average rainfall in December - Malden, 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 (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Malden, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Malden, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Malden, MA

Average snowfall in December - Malden, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Malden, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Malden, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Malden, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Malden, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Malden, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Malden, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Malden, MA

Average UV index in December - Malden, 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
Malden, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Malden, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Malden, MA

Average visibility in December - Malden, 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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