December weather forecast
Cohasset, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cohasset, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). During December, Cohasset's temperature averages to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Cohasset. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Cohasset. In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cohasset, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cohasset.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cohasset are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Cohasset during December?

In Cohasset, 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Cohasset?

The average relative humidity in December in Cohasset, Massachusetts, is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Cohasset?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Cohasset?

In Cohasset, Massachusetts, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cohasset?

In Cohasset, Massachusetts, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cohasset?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cohasset.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cohasset?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cohasset?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cohasset?

The months with the least sunshine in Cohasset are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cohasset have in December?

In Cohasset, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cohasset?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cohasset?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cohasset is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cohasset, MA

Average temperature in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cohasset, MA

Average pressure in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cohasset, MA

Average wind speed in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cohasset, MA

Average humidity in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cohasset, MA

Average rainfall in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cohasset, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cohasset, MA

Average snowfall in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cohasset, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cohasset, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cohasset, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cohasset, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cohasset, MA

Average UV index in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Cohasset, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Cohasset, MA

Average visibility in December - Cohasset, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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