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

Is Franklin a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Franklin typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 6°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C.

Precipitation

Franklin in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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