December weather forecast
Littleton, NH

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Weather in December

Littleton's winter reaches its zenith in December, with the temperature plunging even further and reaching a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C). Conditions are enhanced by significant snowfall, turning the city into a winter wonderland. With shorter daylight hours and longer nights, residents spend much of their time indoors. Moving into the New Year, these frigid conditions continue, completing a full weather circle for the year.

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Littleton, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 19 days. Throughout December, 8.23" (209mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.6 snowfall days, and 57.68" (1465mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Littleton, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Littleton in December has an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Littleton, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Littleton, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Littleton, in December, snow falls for 19 days, with typically accumulated 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Littleton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Littleton, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Littleton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Littleton, NH

Average temperature in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°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 (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Littleton, NH

Average pressure in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Littleton, NH

Average wind speed in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Littleton, NH

Average humidity in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Littleton, NH

Average rainfall in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Littleton, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Littleton, NH

Average snowfall in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Littleton, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h 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: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Littleton, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Littleton, NH

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Littleton, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Littleton, NH

Average visibility in December - Littleton, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September and December (4mi).

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