December weather forecast
Belchertown, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Belchertown's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belchertown, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Belchertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.

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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Belchertown in December?

Belchertown in December has an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Belchertown?

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Belchertown, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) 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 Belchertown have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belchertown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Belchertown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belchertown, MA

Average temperature in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Belchertown, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belchertown, MA

Average wind speed in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Belchertown, MA

Average humidity in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belchertown, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belchertown, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Belchertown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Belchertown, MA

Average UV index in December - Belchertown, 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
Belchertown, MA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Belchertown, MA

Average visibility in December - Belchertown, 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).

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