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Weather in South Boston in December

In an average December, South Boston sees a daily high around 41°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high41°F
Typical high range30°F to 53°F
Average low29°F
Typical low range18°F to 40°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 69°F 1998-12-07
Lowest 15°F 2017-12-29

Low

Highest 59°F 2006-12-01
Lowest -3°F 1980-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 59°F 2006-12-01
Lowest -27°F 1980-12-25

Humidity

Highest 12.1 g/m³ 2001-12-01
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 33 mph 1994-12-24
Lowest 4 mph 2021-12-31

Gust

Highest 80 mph 2024-12-12
Lowest 8 mph 2021-12-30

Precip

Wettest 8.26 in 2019
Driest 0.97 in 1989

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