December weather forecast
Monument Beach, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Monument Beach, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Monument Beach's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Monument Beach maintains an average of approximately a still cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) during December nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

In Monument Beach, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Monument Beach, Massachusetts, are January through April, October through December. In Monument Beach, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.7 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).
Note: You can swim in 46.9°F (8.3°C) below 50°F (10°C) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 55.4°F (13°C) without it is tough.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Monument Beach.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Monument Beach?

In Monument Beach, 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Monument Beach?

In Monument Beach, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Monument Beach?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Monument Beach in December?

In Monument Beach, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Monument Beach?

In Monument Beach, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Monument Beach?

In Monument Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 46.9°F (8.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Monument Beach?

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

How many hours of daylight does Monument Beach have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Monument Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Monument Beach, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Monument Beach?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Monument Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Monument Beach?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Monument Beach?

In Monument Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average temperature in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average pressure in December - Monument Beach, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average wind speed in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 13mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average humidity in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average rainfall in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average snowfall in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average sea temperature in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 46.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monument Beach, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average UV index in December - Monument Beach, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Monument Beach, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Monument Beach, MA

Average visibility in December - Monument Beach, 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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