December weather forecast
West Yarmouth, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Yarmouth, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). West Yarmouth's nighttime average temperature in December subtly descends to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) from the daily highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) 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 4.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Yarmouth, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In West Yarmouth, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) 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 Yarmouth have in December?

In West Yarmouth, 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 6:48 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In West Yarmouth, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average pressure in December - West Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth, MA

Average wind speed in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average humidity in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average rainfall in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average rainfall days in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average snowfall in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average snowfall days in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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 Yarmouth, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Yarmouth, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average sunshine days in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
West Yarmouth, MA

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

Average cloud cover in December - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
West Yarmouth, MA

Average visibility in December - West Yarmouth, 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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