December weather forecastOakham, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Oakham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Oakham reports a consistent average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Oakham, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oakham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.4 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oakham, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Oakham, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Oakham, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Oakham, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Oakham, 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 (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Oakham, MA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Oakham, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Oakham, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oakham, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oakham, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakham, 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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oakham, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Oakham, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Oakham, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Oakham, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
