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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States in December

In an average December, South Boston sees a daily high around 37°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high37°F
Typical high range27°F to 49°F
Average low24°F
Typical low range13°F to 34°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 67°F 2001-12-01
Lowest 5°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 57°F 2006-12-01
Lowest -5°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 57°F 2006-12-01
Lowest -25°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 12.6 g/m³ 2006-12-01
Lowest 1.2 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 22 mph 2010-12-27
Lowest 3 mph 1992-12-29

Precip

Wettest 7.54 in 2023
Driest 1.21 in 1988

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