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

Curious about the climate in Salem this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Salem includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about -2°C at night.

Precipitation

Salem in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Salem. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salem, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 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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