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

What kind of weather does December bring to Medford? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Medford generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C.

Precipitation

Medford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 12 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 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 Medford. May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Medford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 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. 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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