December weather forecast
Gardner, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gardner, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gardner is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gardner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.4 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gardner, Massachusetts, are January through May, October through December. In Gardner, Massachusetts, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gardner, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gardner 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 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gardner is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gardner. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Gardner?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gardner, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gardner?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Gardner in December?

In Gardner, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gardner?

In Gardner, Massachusetts, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gardner?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Gardner?

In December, the average day length in Gardner is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gardner?

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, in Gardner, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gardner?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gardner?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gardner?

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

Average temperature in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gardner, MA

Average pressure in December - Gardner, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gardner, MA

Average wind speed in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gardner, MA

Average humidity in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gardner, MA

Average rainfall in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gardner, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gardner, MA

Average snowfall in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gardner, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Gardner, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardner, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gardner, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gardner, MA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
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
Gardner, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Gardner, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Gardner, MA

Average visibility in December - Gardner, 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).

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