December weather forecast
Holden, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Holden, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Holden. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. In Holden, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Holden is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Holden?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Holden, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Holden?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Holden?

The month with the most rainfall in Holden is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Holden in December?

In December, in Holden, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Holden in December?

In Holden, Massachusetts, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Holden?

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

How many hours of daylight does Holden have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Holden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Holden, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Holden?

In Holden, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Holden?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Holden.

How high is the UV index in December in Holden?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Holden, MA

Average temperature in December - Holden, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Holden, MA

Average pressure in December - Holden, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Holden, MA

Average wind speed in December - Holden, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Holden, MA

Average humidity in December - Holden, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Holden, MA

Average rainfall in December - Holden, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Holden, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Holden, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Holden, MA

Average snowfall in December - Holden, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Holden, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Holden, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
Holden, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holden, 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 4min

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: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Holden, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Holden, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Holden, MA

Average UV index in December - Holden, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Holden, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Holden, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Holden, MA

Average visibility in December - Holden, 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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