December weather forecast
Salisbury, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Salisbury, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Salisbury experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average low-temperature, in December, in Salisbury, is a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Salisbury, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Salisbury. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Salisbury. In Salisbury, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Salisbury, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Salisbury?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Salisbury?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Salisbury. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Salisbury in December?

In December, in Salisbury, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Salisbury in December?

In Salisbury, Massachusetts, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salisbury?

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

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in December?

In December, the average day length in Salisbury is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salisbury?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Salisbury, MA

Average temperature in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salisbury, MA

Average pressure in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Salisbury, MA

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salisbury, MA

Average humidity in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, MA

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, MA

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salisbury, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salisbury, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salisbury, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Salisbury, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Salisbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Salisbury, MA

Average visibility in December - Salisbury, 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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