December weather forecast
Agawam, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Agawam, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Agawam's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Agawam, the average nighttime temperature during December is a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Agawam, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Agawam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Agawam, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Agawam, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Agawam, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Agawam, Massachusetts, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024 | Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Agawam in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Agawam, Massachusetts, are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Agawam?

In Agawam, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Agawam in December?

In Agawam, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Agawam in December?

In Agawam, Massachusetts, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Agawam?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Agawam have in December?

The average day length in December in Agawam is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Agawam?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Agawam?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Agawam?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Agawam?

In Agawam, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Agawam, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°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
Agawam, MA

Average pressure in December - Agawam, 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
Agawam, MA

Average wind speed in December - Agawam, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

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
Agawam, MA

Average humidity in December - Agawam, 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
Agawam, MA

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Agawam, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Agawam, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Agawam, MA

Average snowfall in December - Agawam, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Agawam, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Agawam, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Agawam, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Agawam, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Agawam, MA

Average UV index in December - Agawam, 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
Agawam, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Agawam, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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
Agawam, MA

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

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

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