December weather forecast
Hadley, MA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Hadley's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). In December, Hadley experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hadley, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Hadley vary between a high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated 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 December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hadley?

In Hadley, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hadley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Hadley, MA

Average temperature in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average pressure in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average humidity in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hadley, 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 6min).

  • 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
Hadley, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average UV index in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hadley, 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
Hadley, MA

Average visibility in December - Hadley, 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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