Essex weather in December (United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Essex look like in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Essex usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about -3°C at night.

Precipitation

Essex in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Essex. July 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 Essex climate page with graphs.

 

Essex, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Essex.

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