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

Is Waltham a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Waltham typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -4°C.

Precipitation

Waltham in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

 

Waltham, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 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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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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