December weather forecast
Gardner, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gardner, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Gardner observes an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gardner, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gardner, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gardner, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gardner, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:15 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 4.5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
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 intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gardner, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Gardner, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is 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 Gardner have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gardner, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Gardner, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Gardner, MA

Average temperature in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gardner, MA

Average pressure in December - Gardner, 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
Gardner, MA

Average wind speed in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gardner, MA

Average humidity in December - Gardner, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gardner, MA

Average rainfall in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Gardner, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gardner, MA

Average snowfall in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gardner, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardner, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gardner, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gardner, MA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Gardner, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Gardner, MA

Average visibility in December - Gardner, 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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