December weather forecastPrinceton, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Princeton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).Temperature
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). December brings Princeton a consistent average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In Princeton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Princeton, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Princeton, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Princeton, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Princeton, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Princeton, 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
Princeton, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Princeton, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Princeton, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Princeton, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Princeton, 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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Princeton, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Princeton, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Princeton, 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).
