December weather forecast
Woburn, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Woburn, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Woburn observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). In the month of December, Woburn's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Woburn, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Woburn, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Woburn, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Woburn have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Woburn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Woburn is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Woburn, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Woburn, MA

Average temperature in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Woburn, MA

Average pressure in December - Woburn, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Woburn, MA

Average wind speed in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Woburn, MA

Average humidity in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Woburn, MA

Average rainfall in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Woburn, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Woburn, MA

Average snowfall in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Woburn, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Woburn, 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: 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Woburn, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Woburn, MA

Average UV index in December - Woburn, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Woburn, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Woburn, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Woburn, MA

Average visibility in December - Woburn, 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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