December weather forecastHarvard, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Harvard, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is observed.Humidity
In Harvard, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Harvard, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harvard, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harvard, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Harvard, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Harvard, 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
Harvard, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Harvard, MA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Harvard, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Harvard, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Harvard, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Harvard, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harvard, 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 48min
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
Harvard, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Harvard, 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
Harvard, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
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
Harvard, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
