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
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.4 days and collects up to 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Springfield, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Springfield, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Springfield, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Springfield, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Springfield, MA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Springfield, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.08").
Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Springfield, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Springfield, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 25 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (22.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Springfield, 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
Springfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Springfield, MA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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