December weather forecastLake Pleasant, MA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Pleasant, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

In Lake Pleasant, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Pleasant is 81%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Pleasant. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Pleasant, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 24.53" (623mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Pleasant.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Lake Pleasant, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Lake Pleasant, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°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 (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Pleasant, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Pleasant, MA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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).

Average visibility in December
Lake Pleasant, 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).