December weather forecast
Hatfield, MA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C) from November's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). In the month of December, an average of 24.8°F (-4°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hatfield, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hatfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Hatfield, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Hatfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hatfield, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.8°F (-4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity 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 many days does it snow in December?

In Hatfield, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hatfield have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Hatfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hatfield 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 reading in December?

In Hatfield, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Hatfield, MA

Average temperature in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average humidity in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average UV index in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hatfield, 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
Hatfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Hatfield, 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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