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Chatham weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Chatham in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Chatham typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Chatham in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chatham. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chatham climate page with graphs.

 

Chatham, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chatham in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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