December weather forecast
Hyannis Port, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hyannis Port, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). A modest decline from daytime high temperatures is noticed in December, marking the average low at a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Hyannis Port, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

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 6:49 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is 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 Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hyannis Port?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Hyannis Port have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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 in Hyannis Port.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Hyannis Port, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average temperature in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average pressure in December - Hyannis Port, 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
Hyannis Port, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average humidity in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 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
Hyannis Port, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hyannis Port, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average UV index in December - Hyannis Port, 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
Hyannis Port, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hyannis Port, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

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

Average visibility in December
Hyannis Port, MA

Average visibility in December - Hyannis Port, 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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