December weather forecast
Florence, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Florence, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Florence is 80%.

Rainfall

In Florence, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Florence, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Florence, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Florence 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Florence in December has an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Florence, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Florence, Massachusetts, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Florence have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Florence, MA

Average temperature in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average pressure in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average wind speed in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average humidity in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average rainfall in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average snowfall in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average UV index in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Florence, 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
Florence, MA

Average visibility in December - Florence, 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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