December weather forecastAshburnham, MA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashburnham, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ashburnham, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ashburnham, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 31.93" (811mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Ashburnham, records 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

In Ashburnham, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Ashburnham, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Ashburnham, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashburnham, 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
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average snowfall in December: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Ashburnham, MA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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