Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Fitchburg experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Fitchburg, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fitchburg, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 23.7" (602mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fitchburg, 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 (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Fitchburg, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Fitchburg, 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
Fitchburg, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 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
Fitchburg, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Fitchburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Fitchburg, 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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