December weather forecast
Hingham, MA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Hingham's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Hingham's average low-temperature in December is measured at a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Hingham, in December, the average water temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).
Note: It is risky to swim in 46.2°F (7.9°C). Temperatures beneath 50°F (10°C) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 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 are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hingham?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In Hingham, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December?

In Hingham, in December, the average water temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C). Swimming in 46.2°F (7.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Hingham have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hingham, MA

Average temperature in December - Hingham, 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).

Average pressure in December
Hingham, MA

Average pressure in December - Hingham, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Hingham, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hingham, 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).

Average humidity in December
Hingham, MA

Average humidity in December - Hingham, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Hingham, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hingham, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Hingham, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hingham, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Hingham, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hingham, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Hingham, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hingham, 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).

Average sea temperature in December
Hingham, MA

Average sea temperature in December - Hingham, MA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 46.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hingham, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Hingham, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hingham, 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).

Average UV index in December
Hingham, MA

Average UV index in December - Hingham, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Hingham, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hingham, 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).

Average visibility in December
Hingham, MA

Average visibility in December - Hingham, 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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