Massachusetts in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Massachusetts in december 2024
The weather in Massachusetts in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 139.7cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
21%
9%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
31%
24%
6%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
22%
22%
9%
Weather at 3am
32°F
39%
22%
12%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Massachusetts in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Massachusetts in december.
The climate of Massachusetts in december is very bad
The weather in december in Massachusetts is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh here this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Massachusetts is 36°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Massachusetts in december with a maximum record of 67°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 19 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 61% of time.
On average, in Massachusetts, the days of december last 09:05. The sun rises at 07:08 and sunset is at 16:13.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Massachusetts:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Massachusetts.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Massachusetts in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 139.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.73km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:05 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Massachusetts in december 2023:
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 32°F
25°F to 36°F
27°F to 40°F
32°F to 49°F
40°F to 59°F
40°F to 61°F
31°F to 43°F
32°F to 40°F
27°F to 36°F
34°F to 50°F
36°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
56°F to 59°F
40°F to 47°F
31°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
38°F to 45°F
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
31°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Massachusetts:
| Boston in december | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in december | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in december | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in december | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in december | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december | very bad weather |
| Albany in december | very bad weather |
| Vermont in december | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in december | very bad weather |
| New York City in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Massachusetts in december:
Weather data for Massachusetts for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Massachusetts. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Massachusetts can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Massachusetts.