December weather forecast
Mansfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mansfield, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Mansfield, in December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 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 Mansfield, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. In Mansfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 30 days and aggregates up to 17.05" (433mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mansfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mansfield, 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', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

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.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Mansfield have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mansfield have in December?

In Mansfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mansfield, MA

Average temperature in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average pressure in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average humidity in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

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

Average sunshine days in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average UV index in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, MA

Average visibility in December - Mansfield, 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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