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

How is the weather in Salem in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Salem generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Salem in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Salem in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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