December weather forecast
Albany, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Albany, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Albany observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Albany records an average nighttime low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In Albany, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Albany, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Albany, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Albany, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.3 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Albany in December?

In December, in Albany, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Albany, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Albany, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Albany in December?

In Albany, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Albany?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albany have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Albany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Albany, NH

Average temperature in December - Albany, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Albany, NH

Average pressure in December - Albany, NH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Albany, NH

Average wind speed in December - Albany, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Albany, NH

Average humidity in December - Albany, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Albany, NH

Average rainfall in December - Albany, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Albany, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Albany, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Albany, NH

Average snowfall in December - Albany, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Albany, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Albany, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Albany, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albany, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Albany, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Albany, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Albany, NH

Average UV index in December - Albany, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Albany, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Albany, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Albany, NH

Average visibility in December - Albany, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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