December weather forecastAshby, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ashby, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Ashby observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Ashby, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 23.7" (602mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Ashby, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Ashby, 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
Ashby, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ashby, MA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Ashby, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Ashby, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ashby, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ashby, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashby, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ashby, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Ashby, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ashby, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Ashby, 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).
