Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Scituate's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). In December, Scituate temperatures settle at a low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.Humidity
In Scituate, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Scituate, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Scituate. In Scituate, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Scituate, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Scituate, in December, the average water temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).Note: Being in 46.2°F (7.9°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C) is discomforting, but anything below 50°F (10°C) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Scituate, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Scituate in December?
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How much does it rain in Scituate in December?
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What is the ocean temperature in December in Scituate?
What is the month with the shortest days in Scituate?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Scituate?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Scituate?
How many hours of sunshine does Scituate have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Scituate?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Scituate?
Average temperature in December
Scituate, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Scituate, 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
Scituate, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Scituate, MA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Scituate, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Scituate, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scituate, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scituate, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Scituate, 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
Scituate, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scituate, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Scituate, 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
Scituate, 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 28).
Average visibility in December
Scituate, 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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