December weather forecast
Oxford, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oxford, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oxford, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Oxford, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oxford 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Oxford?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oxford, records 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oxford?

The average relative humidity in December in Oxford, Massachusetts, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Oxford?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Oxford, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Oxford in December?

In Oxford, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oxford?

In Oxford, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oxford?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length in Oxford is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oxford?

On the first day of December in Oxford, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oxford?

In Oxford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oxford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Oxford, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oxford, MA

Average temperature in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oxford, MA

Average pressure in December - Oxford, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oxford, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oxford, MA

Average humidity in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 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
Oxford, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxford, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oxford, MA

Average UV index in December - Oxford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oxford, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Oxford, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Oxford, MA

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

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

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