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
As Athol enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) of November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). During December, Athol witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Athol is 80%.Rainfall
In December, in Athol, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athol, there are 145 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Athol are January through May, October through December. In Athol, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Athol, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Athol, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Athol, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Athol?
How many days does it rain in December in Athol?
How many days does it snow in December in Athol?
What is the month with the shortest days in Athol?
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When are sunrise and sunset in December in Athol?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Athol?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Athol?
Average temperature in December
Athol, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Athol, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Athol, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Athol, MA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Athol, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Athol, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Athol, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Athol, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athol, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Athol, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Athol, 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
Athol, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Athol, 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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