December weather forecast
Fall River, MA

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Weather in December

Winter arrives in Fall River, Massachusetts in full swing during December. The colder conditions become more defined with an average low temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and snowfall of approximately 1.42" (36mm) over three days of the month. As December unfolds, the sun hours decrease, and daylight becomes increasingly elusive. Despite the cold, take advantage of the winter setting, and embrace the festive spirits lighting up the snow-covered city. Be prepared to navigate the winter wonderland that December brings to Fall River.

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Fall River records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fall River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Fall River, in December, the average water temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).
Note: Swimming in 47.8°F (8.8°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March and 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fall River, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fall River, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fall River, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fall River have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Fall River, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fall River have in December?

In Fall River, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fall River, MA

Average temperature in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fall River, MA

Average pressure in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fall River, MA

Average wind speed in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fall River, MA

Average humidity in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fall River, MA

Average rainfall in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Fall River, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fall River, MA

Average snowfall in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fall River, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Fall River, MA

Average sea temperature in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 47.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.1°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fall River, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fall River, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fall River, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Fall River, MA

Average UV index in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fall River, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fall River, MA

Average visibility in December - Fall River, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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