December weather forecast
West Springfield, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.7°F (2.6°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

West Springfield's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). The temperature in West Springfield, Massachusetts, lowers to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in West Springfield is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Springfield, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 55.4 rainfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in West Springfield 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 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
On the first day of December in West Springfield, 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.

Sunshine

In West Springfield, Massachusetts, 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 in West Springfield. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's 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. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in West Springfield?

December temperatures in West Springfield, Massachusetts, vary between a high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Springfield?

In West Springfield, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in West Springfield in December?

In West Springfield, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in West Springfield?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in West Springfield?

The month with the shortest days in West Springfield, Massachusetts, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Springfield?

The average day length in December in West Springfield is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in West Springfield?

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 in West Springfield is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Springfield?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in West Springfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Springfield is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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