December weather forecastMalden, MA
December
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
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). An average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is common during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Malden, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 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
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 6:54 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.
Sunshine
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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malden, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
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).
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).
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).
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).
