United StatesThe weather in December in Amherst
It's cold in December in Amherst with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 1°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Amherst. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Amherst, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 19°C in 2015, Amherst reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -22°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 168 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 28 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Amherst
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Amherst. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Amherst | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 5°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 8°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 168 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 28 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 12 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Amherst with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around -2°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around -3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Amherst is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Amherst, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Amherst
Temperature in December in Amherst over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Amherst, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Amherst
Total precipitation in December in Amherst over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Amherst
Snowfall in December in Amherst per year
Daily UV index in December in Amherst
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Amherst, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Amherst by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Amherst. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.