December weather forecast
Hamilton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hamilton, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Hamilton's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Hamilton in December observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Hamilton, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.7 rainfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hamilton, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Hamilton, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hamilton, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hamilton, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamilton?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hamilton have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamilton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health 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
Hamilton, MA

Average temperature in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hamilton, MA

Average pressure in December - Hamilton, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hamilton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hamilton, MA

Average humidity in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hamilton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hamilton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Hamilton, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hamilton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hamilton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Hamilton, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hamilton, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hamilton, MA

Average visibility in December - Hamilton, 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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