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
With December's arrival, Franklin sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Franklin observes an average nighttime temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Franklin, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Franklin, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.4 snowfall days, and 6.02" (153mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, 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 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Franklin, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Franklin, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Franklin, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Franklin, MA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Franklin, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franklin, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklin, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Franklin, 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
Franklin, 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
Franklin, 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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