December weather forecastHingham, MA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hingham, 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

Welcoming December, Hingham observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Hingham's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Hingham. 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 Hingham, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Hingham, the average seawater temperature in December is 46.2°F (7.9°C).
Note: In 46.2°F (7.9°C), even brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) feels biting, and anything less than 50°F (10°C) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hingham.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hingham, is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

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

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

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

In December, the average ocean temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

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

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

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, in Hingham, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

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

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hingham is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

49.6°F

40.3°F

34.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6mph

11.2mph

11.7mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.1

4.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.7

16.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 9h and 12min

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 48min

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: 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: 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: 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: 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).