December weather forecast
Templeton, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Templeton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Templeton sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). Templeton observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Templeton, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Templeton, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Templeton, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Templeton, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Templeton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Templeton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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 intensity in December?

In Templeton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Templeton, MA

Average temperature in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Templeton, MA

Average pressure in December - Templeton, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Templeton, MA

Average wind speed in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Templeton, MA

Average humidity in December - Templeton, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Templeton, MA

Average rainfall in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Templeton, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Templeton, MA

Average snowfall in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Templeton, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Templeton, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Templeton, MA

Average UV index in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Templeton, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Templeton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Templeton, MA

Average visibility in December - Templeton, 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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