December weather forecast
Gilmanton, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilmanton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gilmanton, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.1 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gilmanton, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gilmanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.1 days and aggregates up to 40.39" (1026mm) of snow.

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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Gilmanton, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gilmanton are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gilmanton, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gilmanton?

In December, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Gilmanton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gilmanton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Gilmanton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average temperature in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average pressure in December - Gilmanton, 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
Gilmanton, NH

Average wind speed in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average humidity in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average rainfall in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average snowfall in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilmanton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilmanton, NH

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Gilmanton, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Gilmanton, NH

Average visibility in December - Gilmanton, 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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