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

What kind of weather does December bring to Rockport? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Rockport typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Rockport in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

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 Rockport. 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 Rockport climate page with graphs.

 

Rockport, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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