December weather forecast
Williamsburg, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

Williamsburg's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Williamsburg experiences a mean temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Williamsburg, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Williamsburg, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Williamsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Williamsburg, the average high-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Williamsburg, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Williamsburg have in December?

In Williamsburg, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average temperature in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average pressure in December - Williamsburg, 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
Williamsburg, MA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average humidity in December - Williamsburg, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average rainfall in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average snowfall in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Williamsburg, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Williamsburg, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Williamsburg, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Williamsburg, MA

Average visibility in December - Williamsburg, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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