December weather forecast
Bernardston, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bernardston, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bernardston. In Bernardston, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bernardston, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 24.53" (623mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Bernardston, 35.1°F (1.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bernardston?

In Bernardston, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the rainiest month in Bernardston?

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bernardston, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bernardston, Massachusetts, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Bernardston have in December?

In Bernardston, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Bernardston, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bernardston have in December?

In Bernardston, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bernardston, MA

Average temperature in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Bernardston, MA

Average pressure in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bernardston, MA

Average wind speed in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Bernardston, MA

Average humidity in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Bernardston, MA

Average rainfall in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Bernardston, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bernardston, MA

Average snowfall in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bernardston, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bernardston, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bernardston, MA

Average UV index in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bernardston, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Bernardston, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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 34).

Average visibility in December
Bernardston, MA

Average visibility in December - Bernardston, 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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