New Bedford weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of New Bedford in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in New Bedford includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Precipitation

New Bedford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 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. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 147 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit New Bedford. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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New Bedford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Providence, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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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

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