Nantucket

Massachusetts, USA

🌧️
8°C (46°F)
Feels like 2°C (36°F)

December Weather Details

🌡️ Temperature

Daytime Highs
8°C
(46°F)
Nighttime Lows
4°C
(39°F)

Cold and rainy with a feels-like temperature of 2°C (36°F) .

🌧️ Rainfall

High

December rainfall patterns vary by location. Check local forecasts for specific precipitation amounts.

💧 Humidity

74% Average

Humidity levels affect how the temperature feels. Higher humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter.

☀️ Sunshine

4-5 hours daily

December days are shorter in the northern hemisphere. Plan activities accordingly.

🌊 Ocean & Beaches

Water Temperature
8° C
( 46 °F)
Surf Conditions
Moderate

Cold Atlantic waters - quiet island Christmas with decorated lighthouses

Temperature, humidity and rainfall are December averages for 2015–2024 (water temperature: Decembers 2022–2024) from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis), licensed CC BY 4.0.

🎯 Popular Activities

Activities

  • Christmas Stroll
  • Shopping
  • Seafood dining
  • Lighthouse visits
  • Biking

Attractions

  • Nantucket Christmas Stroll
  • Main Street
  • Brant Point Lighthouse
  • Whaling Museum
  • Sconset

💰 Cost of Living

$4,500
estimated per month
SOLO TRAVELERS

📶 Internet Speed

60
Mbps
Estimated average speed

📊 Quick Facts

Weather Cold and rainy
Humidity 74%

✅ December Summary

December in Nantucket offers cold and rainy weather with temperatures ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 8°C (46°F). The humidity is around 74% and you can expect 4-5 hours daily. Popular activities include Christmas Stroll, Shopping, Seafood dining and more. For digital nomads, the cost of living is approximately $4,500 per month and internet speeds average 60 Mbps.