December weather forecast
Easthampton, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Easthampton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Easthampton in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Easthampton is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Easthampton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Easthampton, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Easthampton, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Easthampton, Massachusetts, during December are 36°F (2.2°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Easthampton, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Easthampton, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°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 (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Easthampton, MA

Average pressure in December - Easthampton, 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
Easthampton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Easthampton, MA

Average humidity in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Easthampton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Easthampton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Easthampton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Easthampton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Easthampton, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Easthampton, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Easthampton, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Easthampton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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
Easthampton, MA

Average visibility in December - Easthampton, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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