December weather forecast
Exeter, NH

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Weather in December

December welcomes the full force of winter, as temperatures further dip and snowfall increases. With more clouds, the daylight hours are at their lowest. However, December receives the maximum precipitation of 0.75" (19mm), making it the wettest, snowiest month. Exeter adorns a winter wonderland look, beautifully blanketed under a cover of snow. Hence, December is best described as a month of cold, crisp air, shorter daylight hours, and picturesque snow-covered scenes.

Temperature

December weather in Exeter is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Exeter, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71.7 rainfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Exeter. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Exeter, New Hampshire.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Exeter is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Exeter?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Exeter, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Exeter?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Exeter?

In Exeter, New Hampshire, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Exeter?

The month with the most snowfall in Exeter is December, when snow falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Exeter?

In December, in Exeter, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Exeter?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Exeter.

What is the average length of the day in December in Exeter?

In Exeter, New Hampshire, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Exeter?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Exeter have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Exeter?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Exeter?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Exeter, New Hampshire, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Exeter, NH

Average temperature in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Exeter, NH

Average pressure in December - Exeter, 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
Exeter, NH

Average wind speed in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Exeter, NH

Average humidity in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Exeter, NH

Average rainfall in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Exeter, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Exeter, NH

Average snowfall in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Exeter, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Exeter, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Exeter, NH

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Exeter, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Exeter, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Exeter, NH

Average visibility in December - Exeter, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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