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Franklin weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Franklin in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Franklin generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C.

Franklin in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 147 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Franklin. May, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Franklin climate page with graphs.

 

Franklin, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Franklin in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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