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
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Townsend, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.7 snowfall days, and 25.35" (644mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Townsend is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Townsend, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Townsend, 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
Townsend, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Townsend, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Townsend, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Townsend, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Townsend, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Townsend, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Townsend, 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 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
Townsend, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Townsend, 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
Townsend, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Townsend, 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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