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
The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Housatonic, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Housatonic, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Housatonic, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Housatonic, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Housatonic, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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