December weather forecast
Eastham, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Eastham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.4°F (3°C) and max 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). During December, Eastham's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 37.4°F (3°C), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Eastham, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.2h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 37.4°F (3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Eastham, Massachusetts, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Eastham?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Eastham, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Eastham, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eastham, MA

Average temperature in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (31.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Eastham, MA

Average pressure in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"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
Eastham, MA

Average wind speed in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 18mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Eastham, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Eastham, MA

Average rainfall in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Eastham, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eastham, MA

Average snowfall in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Eastham, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Eastham, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eastham, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eastham, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Eastham, MA

Average UV index in December - Eastham, 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
Eastham, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Eastham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Eastham, MA

Average visibility in December - Eastham, 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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