December weather forecast
Orange, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orange, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). December brings Orange a consistent average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Orange is 80%.

Rainfall

In Orange, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orange, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Orange, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orange, there are 43.1 snowfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Orange is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Orange, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Orange is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December 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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Orange?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Orange, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orange?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orange?

In Orange, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Orange?

In December, in Orange, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orange?

The month with the shortest days in Orange is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Orange?

In December, the average day length in Orange is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orange?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orange, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Orange have in December?

In Orange, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Orange?

January through March, October through 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 Orange?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Orange is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orange, MA

Average temperature in December - Orange, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orange, MA

Average pressure in December - Orange, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Orange, MA

Average wind speed in December - Orange, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orange, MA

Average humidity in December - Orange, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orange, MA

Average rainfall in December - Orange, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orange, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Orange, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orange, MA

Average snowfall in December - Orange, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orange, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Orange, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 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
Orange, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orange, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orange, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Orange, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orange, MA

Average UV index in December - Orange, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orange, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Orange, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Orange, MA

Average visibility in December - Orange, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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