December weather forecastBelchertown, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Belchertown's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belchertown, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Belchertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Belchertown, 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 (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Belchertown, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Belchertown, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Belchertown, 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
Belchertown, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Belchertown, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Belchertown, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Belchertown, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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
Belchertown, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Belchertown, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Belchertown, 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
Belchertown, 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 35).
Average visibility in December
Belchertown, 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).
