December weather forecast
Hatfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hatfield, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Hatfield's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hatfield, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Hatfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Hatfield. In Hatfield, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hatfield, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hatfield is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hatfield is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hatfield?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hatfield?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hatfield?

In Hatfield, Massachusetts, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hatfield?

In Hatfield, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hatfield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hatfield, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hatfield is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hatfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hatfield, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hatfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hatfield is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hatfield?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hatfield?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hatfield is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hatfield, MA

Average temperature in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hatfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hatfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hatfield, MA

Average humidity in December - Hatfield, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hatfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hatfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hatfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hatfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Hatfield, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hatfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hatfield, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Hatfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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 34).

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Average visibility in December
Hatfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Hatfield, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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