December weather forecastOrange, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Orange, Massachusetts, 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 transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Orange, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orange, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orange, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Orange, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orange, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
