December weather forecastGreat Barrington, MA
December
Weather in December
With the arrival of December, winter returns in full swing to Great Barrington. The city experiences chilly temperatures and increased snowfall of 5.55" (141mm). The festive spirit is palpable with Christmas markets and holiday decorations adorning the city. Indoor activities like reading by the fireside or baking become a popular pastime. A white Christmas is often anticipated in Great Barrington, wrapping up the year with frosty weather and warm celebrations.Temperature
As Great Barrington enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) of November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Great Barrington, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Great Barrington, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated. In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Great Barrington, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Great Barrington, 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).
