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
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Hampden usually reports an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Hampden is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hampden are January through May, October through December. In Hampden, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hampden, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Hampden, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Hampden is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hampden. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Hampden in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Hampden?
What is the wettest month in Hampden?
How much does it rain in Hampden in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Hampden?
What is the month with the shortest days in Hampden?
How many hours of daylight does Hampden have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hampden?
How long on average sun shines in December in Hampden?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hampden?
How high is the UV index in December in Hampden?
Average temperature in December
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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
Hampden, 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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