December weather forecast
Ashfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ashfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) marks the nights in Ashfield throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ashfield is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ashfield, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ashfield, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ashfield, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.9 days and aggregates up to 28.35" (720mm) 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 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.

Sunshine

In Ashfield, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashfield, Massachusetts. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ashfield in December?

The high-temperature in Ashfield during December is 33.8°F (1°C) and the low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ashfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Ashfield, Massachusetts, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ashfield?

In December, in Ashfield, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ashfield?

In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ashfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ashfield have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ashfield?

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 in Ashfield?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ashfield, Massachusetts, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ashfield?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ashfield?

In Ashfield, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ashfield, MA

Average temperature in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°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 (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ashfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Ashfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Ashfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

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 (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ashfield, MA

Average humidity in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ashfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ashfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ashfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ashfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ashfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ashfield, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ashfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Ashfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Ashfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Ashfield, 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).

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