December weather forecast
Upton, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Upton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Upton records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In Upton, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Upton. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Upton are January through May, November and December. In December, in Upton, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Upton, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Upton, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Upton, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Upton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Upton, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Upton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Upton, Massachusetts, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Upton?

The month with the most rainfall in Upton, Massachusetts, is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Upton?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Upton?

In Upton, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Upton?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Upton?

On the first day of December in Upton, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Upton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Upton, Massachusetts, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Upton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Upton?

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

Average temperature in December - Upton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Upton, MA

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

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Average wind speed in December
Upton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Upton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Upton, MA

Average humidity in December - Upton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Upton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Upton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Upton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Upton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Upton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Upton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Upton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Upton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Upton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Upton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Upton, MA

Average UV index in December - Upton, 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
Upton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Upton, 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 36).

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Average visibility in December
Upton, MA

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

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

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