December weather forecastSouthfield, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Southfield, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). Throughout the December nights, Southfield encounters a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Southfield, Massachusetts, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southfield, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.3 snowfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Southfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Southfield is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Southfield, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Southfield, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Southfield, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Southfield, MA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Southfield, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Southfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Southfield, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Southfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southfield, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Southfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Southfield, MA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Southfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Southfield, MA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
