December weather forecast
Gilsum, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilsum, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). In the month of December, an average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Gilsum, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.1 rainfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gilsum, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Gilsum, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gilsum, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gilsum?

In Gilsum, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gilsum, New Hampshire, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

In Gilsum, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilsum have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gilsum, NH

Average temperature in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilsum, NH

Average pressure in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilsum, NH

Average wind speed in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilsum, NH

Average humidity in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Gilsum, NH

Average rainfall in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilsum, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilsum, NH

Average snowfall in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilsum, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilsum, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilsum, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilsum, NH

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gilsum, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Gilsum, NH

Average visibility in December - Gilsum, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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