December weather forecastSaugus, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Saugus, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).Temperature
Saugus's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). Saugus in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Saugus, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Saugus, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Saugus, Massachusetts, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Saugus.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Saugus, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Saugus, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Saugus, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Saugus, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Saugus, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Saugus, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saugus, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saugus, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saugus, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saugus, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Saugus, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Saugus, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Saugus, 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).





