December weather forecast
Holland, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Holland, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 37°F (2.8°C) from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Throughout December, Holland records an average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.3 rainfall days, and 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 19.53" (496mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Holland, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Holland, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Holland, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Holland, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Holland have in December?

In Holland, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Holland, MA

Average temperature in December - Holland, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°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 (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Holland, MA

Average pressure in December - Holland, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holland, MA

Average wind speed in December - Holland, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

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

Average humidity in December
Holland, MA

Average humidity in December - Holland, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Holland, MA

Average rainfall in December - Holland, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Holland, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Holland, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holland, MA

Average snowfall in December - Holland, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holland, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Holland, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holland, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Holland, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Holland, MA

Average UV index in December - Holland, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Holland, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Holland, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Holland, MA

Average visibility in December - Holland, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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