December weather forecastSouthwick, MA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Southwick, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). Southwick's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southwick, Massachusetts, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Southwick.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Southwick, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Southwick, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Southwick, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Southwick, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Southwick, 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
Southwick, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Southwick, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Southwick, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Southwick, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southwick, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Southwick, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Southwick, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Southwick, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Southwick, 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).
