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Great Barrington weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Great Barrington look like in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Great Barrington usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Great Barrington in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 139 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 Great Barrington. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Great Barrington, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 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.

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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 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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