Cambridge weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)
Thinking of visiting Cambridge in December? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
In December, the weather in Cambridge generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C.
Precipitation
Cambridge in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.Average sunshine
The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 141 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cambridge. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cambridge climate page with graphs.
Cambridge, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
-2°C
Max Temperature
6°C
Water Temperature
8°C *
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
133 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
66% *
Windspeed
25 km/h *
Sunshine
141 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
50% *
Where to go in the United States of America in December
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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