December weather forecast
Malden, MA

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Malden, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

In Malden, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). In Malden, Massachusetts, the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Malden, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. In Malden, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 17.36" (441mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 8min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Malden, the average sunshine in December 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Malden?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Malden, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). in July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Malden?

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

What is the wettest month in Malden?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Malden?

In Malden, Massachusetts, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Malden in December?

In December, in Malden, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is 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 8min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Malden have in December?

The average day length in December in Malden is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Malden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Malden, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Malden?

The average sunshine duration in December in Malden, Massachusetts, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Malden?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Malden?

In Malden, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe 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 8min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 8min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

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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