December weather forecast
Walpole, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Walpole, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Walpole's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is recorded in the month of December in Walpole.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Walpole, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Walpole, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.1 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The months with the most snowfall in Walpole, Massachusetts, are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Walpole, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 in Walpole. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Walpole during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Walpole during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Walpole?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Walpole?

In Walpole, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Walpole?

The months with the most snowfall in Walpole are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Walpole?

In Walpole, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walpole?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Walpole?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Walpole?

The average sunshine duration in December in Walpole is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Walpole?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Walpole?

In Walpole, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Walpole, MA

Average temperature in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Walpole, MA

Average pressure in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Walpole, MA

Average wind speed in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

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 (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Walpole, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Walpole, MA

Average rainfall in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Walpole, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Walpole, MA

Average snowfall in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Walpole, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 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
Walpole, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walpole, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Walpole, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Walpole, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Walpole, MA

Average UV index in December - Walpole, 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
Walpole, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Walpole, 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 33).

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Average visibility in December
Walpole, MA

Average visibility in December - Walpole, 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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