December weather forecast
Three Rivers, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Three Rivers, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Three Rivers, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Three Rivers, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Three Rivers. In Three Rivers, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Three Rivers, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Three Rivers, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Three Rivers in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) 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 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Three Rivers?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Three Rivers is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average temperature in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average pressure in December - Three Rivers, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average wind speed in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average humidity in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average rainfall in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average snowfall in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Three Rivers, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average UV index in December - Three Rivers, 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
Three Rivers, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Three Rivers, MA

Average visibility in December - Three Rivers, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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