December weather forecast
Kingston, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Kingston, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

In Kingston, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Kingston experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

In Kingston, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kingston, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Kingston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kingston, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kingston, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Kingston, in December, the average water temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).
Note: Dipping into 46.9°F (8.3°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kingston.
On the first day of December in Kingston, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kingston are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Kingston?

In Kingston, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kingston?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kingston?

In Kingston, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kingston?

In December, in Kingston, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December in Kingston?

In Kingston, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in December is 46.9°F (8.3°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.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kingston?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kingston have in December?

In December, the average day length in Kingston is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kingston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kingston, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kingston?

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kingston?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kingston, Massachusetts, is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kingston?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kingston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kingston is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kingston, MA

Average temperature in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kingston, MA

Average pressure in December - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average wind speed in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kingston, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kingston, MA

Average snowfall in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kingston, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Kingston, MA

Average sea temperature in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 46.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingston, 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 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kingston, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Kingston, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kingston, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Kingston, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Kingston, MA

Average visibility in December - Kingston, 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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