December weather forecast
Grafton, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Grafton, New Hampshire, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Grafton records an average nighttime low of 21°F (-6.1°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Grafton, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Grafton, New Hampshire, there are 103.3 rainfall days, and 12.52" (318mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Grafton, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Grafton, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Grafton, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Grafton, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Grafton, NH

Average temperature in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°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 (12.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Grafton, NH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Grafton, NH

Average wind speed in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Grafton, NH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Grafton, NH

Average rainfall in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Grafton, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grafton, NH

Average snowfall in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grafton, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grafton, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grafton, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Grafton, NH

Average UV index in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Grafton, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Grafton, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Grafton, NH

Average visibility in December - Grafton, 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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