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
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is observed during the December nights.Humidity
In Fitchburg, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, are January through May, October through December. In Fitchburg, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 23.7" (602mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Fitchburg, 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
Fitchburg, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fitchburg, 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
Fitchburg, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Fitchburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fitchburg, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Fitchburg, 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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