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

Is Quincy a good destination in December, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Quincy usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about -2°C at night.

Precipitation

Quincy in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 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 month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 141 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Quincy. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Quincy climate page with graphs.

 

Quincy, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (12 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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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. 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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