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
Northampton's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Northampton is 80%.Rainfall
In Northampton, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Northampton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Northampton are January through May, November and December. In Northampton, Massachusetts, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Northampton, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, in Northampton, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Northampton, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Northampton in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Northampton?
How much does it rain in Northampton in December?
How much does it snow in Northampton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Northampton?
How many hours of daylight does Northampton have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Northampton?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Northampton?
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Average temperature in December
Northampton, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Northampton, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Northampton, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Northampton, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Northampton, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Northampton, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Northampton, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Northampton, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northampton, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Northampton, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Northampton, MA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Northampton, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Northampton, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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