December weather forecast
Hull, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hull, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at 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 Hull, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Hull, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 46.2°F (7.9°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Hull?

In Hull, 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 much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In Hull, the average seawater temperature in December is 46.2°F (7.9°C). Swimming in 46.2°F (7.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Hull, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hull?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What are the months 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 Hull, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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 is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hull, MA

Average temperature in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average pressure in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average humidity in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hull, 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 sea temperature in December
Hull, MA

Average sea temperature in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hull, 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 6min).

  • 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
Hull, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average UV index in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hull, 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
Hull, MA

Average visibility in December - Hull, 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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