Gloucester Weather in December

What's the weather like in Gloucester (Massachusetts) in December 2024?

The climate in Gloucester during December can be summarized as cold and damp.

December is in the winter in Gloucester and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Gloucester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4°C 39.2°F
Nightly temperature -5°C 23°F
Average temperature -0.5°C 31.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 108 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 7.2°C 44.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gloucester with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Gloucester

Gloucester average temperature in December

December rainfall

Gloucester average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Gloucester average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gloucester in December 2024.