Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is experienced.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Reading is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Reading, Massachusetts, is December, when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Reading are January through May, October through December. In Reading, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Reading, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 18.86" (479mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Reading, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Reading is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Reading are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Reading?
What is the wettest month in Reading?
How many days does it rain in December in Reading?
How many days does it snow in December in Reading?
What is the month with the shortest days in Reading?
How many hours of daylight does Reading have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Reading?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Reading?
How high is the UV index in December in Reading?
Average temperature in December
Reading, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Reading, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Reading, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Reading, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Reading, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Reading, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Reading, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.33"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Reading, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Reading, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Reading, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Reading, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Reading, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Reading, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
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