December weather forecast
Mansfield, MA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Mansfield observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mansfield are January through May, October through December. In Mansfield, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 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

The month with the shortest days in Mansfield 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 7:12 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 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mansfield in December?

In Mansfield, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. 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 estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mansfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Mansfield?

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 much does it rain in Mansfield in December?

In Mansfield, Massachusetts, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mansfield?

In Mansfield, Massachusetts, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mansfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mansfield have in December?

In Mansfield, Massachusetts, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mansfield?

On the first day of December in Mansfield, Massachusetts, 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, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mansfield?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mansfield?

In Mansfield, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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