December weather forecastWestminster, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Westminster, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is observed during December.Humidity
In Westminster, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Westminster, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Westminster, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Westminster is 4.5h.UV index
January through March, October through 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Westminster, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°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 (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Westminster, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Westminster, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Westminster, MA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Westminster, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Westminster, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Westminster, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Westminster, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westminster, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Westminster, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Westminster, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Westminster, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Westminster, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
