Boston (MA)
December
Weather in Boston, Massachusetts for December 2026
Your guide to Boston weather in December - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, Boston usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
In general, the average temperature in Boston at the beginning of December is 5.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.9 °C by the end of December.
Boston experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 9 rainy days and a total precipitation of 177.2 mm.
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Boston Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Boston
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December weather in Boston day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Heavy rain | 7° /1° | 25.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 |  Moderate rain | 7° /1° | 13.2 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 |  Light rain | 5° /-2° | 5.5 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 1.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Light rain | 5° /0° | 4.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-1° | 1.2 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Light rain | 5° /-2° | 5.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Light rain | 7° /2° | 6.7 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Heavy rain | 10° /1° | 20.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Light rain | 7° /0° | 7.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 |  Cloudy | 6° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-2° | 1.3 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Dec. 15 |  Sunny | 4° /-3° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Light rain | 5° /1° | 7.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 17 |  Light snow | 8° /1° | 8.6 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Light rain | 6° /1° | 9.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Moderate rain | 6° /-1° | 12.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Sunny | 3° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-3° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Light snow | 3° /-3° | 7.4 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Moderate rain | 4° /-1° | 12 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-3° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Sunny | 4° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Light rain | 6° /-1° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Light rain | 6° /1° | 6.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Light rain | 6° /1° | 8.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Light rain | 6° /2° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Boston in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Boston forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Boston in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Boston during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 5° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Boston during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 177.2 mm is expected in Boston during December, occurring over more than 9 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Boston in December 2026?
Boston experiences an average snowfall of 9.7 cm during December, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Boston during December?
The average wind speed in Boston during December is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Boston snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Boston sees 2 snowy days during December, with approximately 9.7 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Boston
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Typically, Boston has 9 rainy days in December with a total of 177.2 mm of rainfall.
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