December weather forecast
Cherry Valley, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cherry Valley, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Cherry Valley's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cherry Valley, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cherry Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cherry Valley, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Cherry Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, Cherry Valley experiences an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Cherry Valley in December?

In Cherry Valley, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cherry Valley, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cherry Valley have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cherry Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Cherry Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average temperature in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average pressure in December - Cherry Valley, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average wind speed in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average humidity in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average rainfall in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average snowfall in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cherry Valley, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average UV index in December - Cherry Valley, 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
Cherry Valley, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Cherry Valley, 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 36).

Average visibility in December
Cherry Valley, MA

Average visibility in December - Cherry Valley, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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