December weather forecast
Chocorua, NH

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In December, Chocorua experiences an average nighttime temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chocorua, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. 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 Chocorua, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chocorua, 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 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 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Chocorua 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Chocorua, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Chocorua, New Hampshire, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 4:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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 temperature in December
Chocorua, NH

Average temperature in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average pressure in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average wind speed in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average humidity in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average rainfall in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average snowfall in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average UV index in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Chocorua, 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
Chocorua, NH

Average visibility in December - Chocorua, 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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