December weather forecast
Mendon, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mendon, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). During December, Mendon's temperature averages to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mendon is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mendon. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Mendon, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mendon, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mendon is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mendon is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mendon?

In Mendon, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mendon?

In Mendon, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Mendon?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mendon, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Mendon?

In Mendon, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mendon?

In Mendon, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mendon?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mendon have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mendon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mendon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mendon is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mendon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mendon, MA

Average temperature in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°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 (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mendon, MA

Average pressure in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Mendon, MA

Average wind speed in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mendon, MA

Average humidity in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mendon, MA

Average rainfall in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mendon, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mendon, MA

Average snowfall in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mendon, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mendon, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mendon, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Mendon, 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 July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mendon, MA

Average UV index in December - Mendon, 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
Mendon, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Mendon, 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 36).

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Average visibility in December
Mendon, MA

Average visibility in December - Mendon, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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