December weather forecast
North Hatfield, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Hatfield, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C). In December, North Hatfield reports a consistent average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in North Hatfield. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in North Hatfield, Massachusetts. In North Hatfield, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 23.07" (586mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.4°F (1.9°C) and the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in North Hatfield is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In North 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average temperature in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average pressure in December - North 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
North Hatfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average humidity in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average UV index in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
North Hatfield, MA

Average visibility in December - North Hatfield, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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