December weather forecast
South Chatham, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in South Chatham, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

South Chatham experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). South Chatham in December experiences a minor decline in temperature, with an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In South Chatham, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In South Chatham, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Chatham, Massachusetts, are January through April, November and December. In South Chatham, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In South Chatham, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in South Chatham is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in South Chatham are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in South Chatham during December?

In South Chatham, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Chatham?

In December, the average relative humidity in South Chatham is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in South Chatham?

In South Chatham, Massachusetts, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in South Chatham?

In South Chatham, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in South Chatham?

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

How many hours of daylight does South Chatham have in December?

In South Chatham, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in South Chatham?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in South Chatham?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does South Chatham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South Chatham?

The months with the lowest UV index in South Chatham, 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 South Chatham?

In South Chatham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Chatham, MA

Average temperature in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
South Chatham, MA

Average pressure in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
South Chatham, MA

Average wind speed in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
South Chatham, MA

Average humidity in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
South Chatham, MA

Average rainfall in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Chatham, MA

Average rainfall days in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
South Chatham, MA

Average snowfall in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
South Chatham, MA

Average snowfall days in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Chatham, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Chatham, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Chatham, MA

Average sunshine days in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
South Chatham, MA

Average UV index in December - South Chatham, 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
South Chatham, MA

Average cloud cover in December - South Chatham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
South Chatham, MA

Average visibility in December - South Chatham, 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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