December weather forecastHarwich, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Harwich, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C).Temperature
Harwich's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). The temperature during December experiences a small drop from daytime peaks, recording an average of 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night.Humidity
In Harwich, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Harwich, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Harwich, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months 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 average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Harwich, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Harwich, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Harwich, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 17.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Harwich, MA
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Harwich, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Harwich, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Harwich, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Harwich, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harwich, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Harwich, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Harwich, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Harwich, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Harwich, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
