December weather forecastKingston, MA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Kingston, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
A mild drop in Kingston's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Kingston registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Kingston, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Kingston, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Kingston, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kingston. In Kingston, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Kingston, the average seawater temperature in December is 46.9°F (8.3°C).Note: Swimming in 46.9°F (8.3°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, 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
February and December, with an average of 4.7h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kingston, 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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
