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 shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December nights, Paxton witnesses a consistent average temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Paxton are January through May, October through December. In Paxton, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) 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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Paxton, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Paxton, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Paxton, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Paxton, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Paxton, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Paxton, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Paxton, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Paxton, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Paxton, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paxton, 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 4min
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: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Paxton, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Paxton, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Paxton, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Paxton, 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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