December weather forecast
Sudbury, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Sudbury's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sudbury, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sudbury, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:55 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sudbury is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sudbury, Massachusetts. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sudbury in December?

In Sudbury, in December, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sudbury?

The average relative humidity in December in Sudbury is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sudbury in December?

In Sudbury, Massachusetts, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sudbury?

In Sudbury, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sudbury?

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

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

The average day length in December in Sudbury, Massachusetts, is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sudbury?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sudbury have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sudbury, Massachusetts, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sudbury?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sudbury?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sudbury is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Sudbury, MA

Average temperature in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sudbury, MA

Average pressure in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sudbury, MA

Average wind speed in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sudbury, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sudbury, MA

Average rainfall in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sudbury, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sudbury, MA

Average snowfall in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sudbury, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Sudbury, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sudbury, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sudbury, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sudbury, MA

Average UV index in December - Sudbury, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sudbury, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Sudbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Sudbury, MA

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

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

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