December weather forecast
West Hyannisport, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Hyannisport, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). A steady low-temperature average of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is logged in West Hyannisport during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In West Hyannisport, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Hyannisport, 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 West Hyannisport, 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 7:08 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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Hyannisport, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Hyannisport, 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?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Hyannisport have in December?

In West Hyannisport, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in West Hyannisport, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Hyannisport?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average pressure in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average wind speed in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average humidity in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average rainfall in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average rainfall days in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average snowfall in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average snowfall days in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average sunshine days in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average UV index in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average cloud cover in December - West Hyannisport, 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
West Hyannisport, MA

Average visibility in December - West Hyannisport, 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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