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
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). In Townsend, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated. In Townsend, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 25.35" (644mm) 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 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Townsend, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Townsend, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Townsend, 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
Townsend, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Townsend, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Townsend, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Townsend, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Townsend, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Townsend, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Townsend, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Townsend, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Townsend, 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
Townsend, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Townsend, 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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