December weather forecast
Mattapan, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mattapan, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). Mattapan, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mattapan is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mattapan. In Mattapan, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Mattapan, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mattapan is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mattapan 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Mattapan during December?

Mattapan in December has an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mattapan?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mattapan is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Mattapan?

The month with the most rainfall in Mattapan is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mattapan in December?

In Mattapan, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mattapan in December?

In December, in Mattapan, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mattapan?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mattapan, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mattapan have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mattapan?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mattapan have in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mattapan?

In Mattapan, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mattapan, MA

Average temperature in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°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 (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mattapan, MA

Average pressure in December - Mattapan, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mattapan, MA

Average wind speed in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mattapan, MA

Average humidity in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mattapan, MA

Average rainfall in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mattapan, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mattapan, MA

Average snowfall in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mattapan, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mattapan, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mattapan, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mattapan, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mattapan, MA

Average UV index in December - Mattapan, 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
Mattapan, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Mattapan, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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
Mattapan, MA

Average visibility in December - Mattapan, 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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