December weather forecast
West Springfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Springfield, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.4 days and collects up to 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated 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 6:59 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 West Springfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Springfield, Massachusetts, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Springfield, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically 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 in West Springfield.

How many hours of daylight does West Springfield have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Springfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Springfield, MA

Average temperature in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average pressure in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average wind speed in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average humidity in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average rainfall in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average rainfall days in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average snowfall in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average snowfall days in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average sunshine days in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average UV index in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average cloud cover in December - West 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
West Springfield, MA

Average visibility in December - West 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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