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
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Nighttime temperature in Gilford dips to a mean of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Gilford, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Gilford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gilford, in December, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow. In Gilford, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.5 days and aggregates up to 40.47" (1028mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gilford.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. 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. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Gilford, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°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 (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 (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Gilford, 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
Gilford, 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
Gilford, NH
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Gilford, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Gilford, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gilford, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 7.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gilford, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gilford, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gilford, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Gilford, 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
Gilford, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Gilford, NH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
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