Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december 2024
The weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 27.7cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
22%
21%
17%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
30% of time
28%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
25%
18%
16%
Weather at 3am
43°F
27%
23%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december.
The climate of Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december is very bad
The weather in december in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) is wet (with 5.3in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.9in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city december. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in the month of december with a maximum record of 63°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 4 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 13% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) is generally 09:13. Sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset is at 16:12.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Nantucket Island (Massachusetts):
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Nantucket Island (Massachusetts).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 37km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 27.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december 2023:
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
47°F to 49°F
50°F to 52°F
43°F to 56°F
38°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
34°F to 38°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
52°F to 58°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 38°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
38°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Nantucket Island (Massachusetts):
| Cape Cod National Seashore in december | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in december | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in december | very bad weather |
| Boston in december | very bad weather |
| Massachusetts in december | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in december | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in december | very bad weather |
| New York City in december | very bad weather |
| Albany in december | very bad weather |
| Bar Harbor (Maine) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december:
Weather data for Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nantucket Island (Massachusetts).