December weather forecast
Cohasset, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cohasset, is also a wintry month, 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

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). In Cohasset, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cohasset, 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.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cohasset, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cohasset?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cohasset, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cohasset?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cohasset have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Cohasset, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cohasset, MA

Average temperature in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average pressure in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average wind speed in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average humidity in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average rainfall in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average snowfall in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Cohasset, 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cohasset, MA

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

Average sunshine days in December
Cohasset, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average UV index in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Cohasset, 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
Cohasset, MA

Average visibility in December - Cohasset, 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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