December weather forecast
Deerfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Deerfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). Deerfield reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Deerfield, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Deerfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 23.07" (586mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Deerfield, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Deerfield, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Deerfield, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Deerfield have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Deerfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Deerfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Deerfield, 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
Deerfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Deerfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Deerfield, MA

Average humidity in December - Deerfield, 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
Deerfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Deerfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Deerfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Deerfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deerfield, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deerfield, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deerfield, 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: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Deerfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Deerfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Deerfield, MA

Average UV index in December - Deerfield, 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
Deerfield, MA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Deerfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Deerfield, 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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