December weather forecast
Cuttyhunk, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.9°F (2.7°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Cuttyhunk's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Cuttyhunk, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cuttyhunk are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.3 snowfall days, and 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Cuttyhunk is December, with an average of 4.6h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Cuttyhunk, is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cuttyhunk, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cuttyhunk, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cuttyhunk?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with 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 in Cuttyhunk.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cuttyhunk is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average temperature in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average pressure in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average wind speed in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average humidity in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average rainfall in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average snowfall in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average UV index in December - Cuttyhunk, 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
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average visibility in December - Cuttyhunk, 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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