December weather forecast
Greenland, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Greenland, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Greenland observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout December, Greenland records an average temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Greenland, New Hampshire, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Greenland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Greenland are January through April, October through December. In Greenland, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 snowfall days, and 16.97" (431mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Greenland, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Greenland, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Greenland, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Greenland, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Greenland have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenland, NH

Average pressure in December - Greenland, 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
Greenland, NH

Average wind speed in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenland, NH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenland, NH

Average rainfall in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenland, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenland, NH

Average snowfall in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Greenland, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Greenland, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenland, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenland, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenland, NH

Average UV index in December - Greenland, 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
Greenland, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Greenland, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Greenland, NH

Average visibility in December - Greenland, 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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