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 implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). In Halifax, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Halifax, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Halifax?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in December?
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What is the month with the least sunshine?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Halifax, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Halifax, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Halifax, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Halifax, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Halifax, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Halifax, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Halifax, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Halifax, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Halifax, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Halifax, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Halifax, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Halifax, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Halifax, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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