December weather forecast
Center Strafford, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Center Strafford, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Center Strafford experiences a mean low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In Center Strafford, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Center Strafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Center Strafford, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Center Strafford?

In Center Strafford, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Center Strafford?

In Center Strafford, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Center Strafford?

In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Center Strafford?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Center Strafford have in December?

In Center Strafford, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Center Strafford?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Center Strafford, New Hampshire.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Center Strafford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average temperature in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average pressure in December - Center Strafford, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average wind speed in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average humidity in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average rainfall in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average snowfall in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Center Strafford, NH

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average UV index in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Center Strafford, NH

Average visibility in December - Center Strafford, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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