December weather forecast
Foxborough, MA

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Weather in December

Come December, Foxborough transforms into a winter wonderland. The town witnesses considerable snowfall, measuring up to 3.54" (90mm), compared to November's scant snowfall. The freezing temperatures make cozy indoor activities more appealing. Despite the reduced daylight hours, the holiday spirit coupled with the mesmerizing winter charm turns Foxborough into a festive destination.

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Foxborough, the December nights cool down to an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Foxborough, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 30 days and aggregates up to 17.05" (433mm) of snow.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Foxborough, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Foxborough, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Foxborough, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Foxborough, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Foxborough, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

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 Foxborough have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Foxborough?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Foxborough, MA

Average temperature in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Foxborough, MA

Average pressure in December - Foxborough, 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
Foxborough, MA

Average wind speed in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Foxborough, MA

Average humidity in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Foxborough, MA

Average rainfall in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Foxborough, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Foxborough, MA

Average snowfall in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Foxborough, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 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
Foxborough, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Foxborough, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Foxborough, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Foxborough, MA

Average UV index in December - Foxborough, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Foxborough, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Foxborough, MA

Average visibility in December - Foxborough, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (5mi).

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