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
During the transition into December, Housatonic observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). Housatonic records an average nighttime low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Housatonic is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Housatonic, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Housatonic. In December, in Housatonic, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated. In Housatonic, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Housatonic is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Housatonic?
What is the average humidity in December in Housatonic?
How much does it rain in Housatonic in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Housatonic?
What is the month with the shortest days in Housatonic?
How many hours of daylight does Housatonic have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Housatonic?
How many hours of sunshine does Housatonic have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Housatonic?
What is the UV index reading in December in Housatonic?
Average temperature in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Housatonic, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Housatonic, MA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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