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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rockland during December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Rockland typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -3°C.

Precipitation

Rockland in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rockland. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Rockland climate page with graphs.

 

Rockland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 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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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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