Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Welcoming December, Alton observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Alton, New Hampshire, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Alton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alton, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 7.01" (178mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 38.98" (990mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Alton, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Alton, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Alton, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Alton, 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
Alton, NH
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Alton, NH
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Alton, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Alton, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alton, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 7.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alton, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alton, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alton, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Alton, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Alton, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Alton, NH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).
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