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December · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 29/100

Westerly in December

Poor · 29/100Beach 19/100
High / low44° / 29°daily averages
Precipitation4.3 in10 wet days
Sea48°surface temperature
41.38° N, 71.83° WElevation 36 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goWesterly · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec29December
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
December: high / low44° / 29°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Westerly averages daytime highs of 44° and night-time lows of 29° — cold weather by day. Expect around 4.3 in of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Days are 5.1° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 3.1°. The sea averages 48°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 29/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Westerly. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:07 and sets at 16:19 local time, giving 9 h 12 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 29/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%26%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Beach score this month: 19/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Westerly this month

Groton
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Groton

Connecticut · 13 mi W
44°Dec high
10wet days
30score
Groton
Ledyard
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Ledyard

Connecticut · 11 mi NW
43°Dec high
10wet days
30score
Ledyard
Charlestown
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Charlestown

Rhode Island · 9.6 mi E
45°Dec high
10wet days
29score
Charlestown
Conning Towers Nautilus Park
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Conning Towers Nautilus Park

Connecticut · 13 mi W
44°Dec high
10wet days
30score
Conning Towers Nautilus Park
ivTop of the table

United States's best in December

Where to go in December
Calexico
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Calexico

California
69°Dec high
1wet day
97score
Calexico
Brawley
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Brawley

California
69°Dec high
1wet day
97score
Brawley
Imperial
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Imperial

California
69°Dec high
1wet day
97score
Imperial
Yuma
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Yuma

Arizona
69°Dec high
2wet days
96score
Yuma
·Questions

Westerly in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Westerly?

December scores 29/100 for Westerly, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 44°F with 10 wet days.

How warm is Westerly in December?

Daytime highs average 44°F and night-time lows 29°F in December.

Does it rain a lot in Westerly in December?

Westerly receives about 4.3 in of precipitation in December, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Westerly in December?

The sea averages 48°F in December, cold for most swimmers.