December weather forecast
Needham Heights, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Needham Heights, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Needham Heights's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). Throughout December, Needham Heights records an average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Needham Heights is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Needham Heights, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Needham Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Needham Heights is December, when snow falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Needham Heights.
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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Needham Heights in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Needham Heights, records 39.2°F (4°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Needham Heights?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Needham Heights?

In Needham Heights, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Needham Heights?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Needham Heights in December?

In Needham Heights, Massachusetts, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Needham Heights?

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

How many hours of daylight does Needham Heights have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Needham Heights?

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 long on average sun shines in December in Needham Heights?

In Needham Heights, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Needham Heights?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Needham Heights?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Needham Heights, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average temperature in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average pressure in December - Needham Heights, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average wind speed in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average humidity in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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
Needham Heights, MA

Average rainfall in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average snowfall in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Needham Heights, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average UV index in December - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Needham Heights, MA

Average visibility in December - Needham Heights, 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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