December weather forecast
West Harwich, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in West Harwich, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). West Harwich, during December nights, witnesses an average temperature marginally cooler than its daytime highs, at a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In West Harwich, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Harwich, there are 129 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in West Harwich, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in West Harwich are February and December, with an average of 4.6h 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 in West Harwich. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in West Harwich in December?

In West Harwich, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in West Harwich?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in West Harwich in December?

In December, in West Harwich, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in West Harwich?

December is the first month it typically snows in West Harwich, Massachusetts. Throughout December, in the average 4.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Harwich?

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 in West Harwich?

The average day length in December in West Harwich is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Harwich?

On the first day of December in West Harwich, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Harwich?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Harwich?

In December, the average sunshine duration in West Harwich is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Harwich?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Harwich, 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 West Harwich?

In West Harwich, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Harwich, MA

Average temperature in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Harwich, MA

Average pressure in December - West Harwich, 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
West Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Harwich, MA

Average humidity in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Harwich, MA

Average snowfall in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Harwich, MA

Average snowfall days in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Harwich, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Harwich, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Harwich, MA

Average sunshine days in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Harwich, MA

Average UV index in December - West Harwich, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
West Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in December - West Harwich, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
West Harwich, MA

Average visibility in December - West Harwich, 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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