December weather forecast
Long Sands, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Long Sands, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In December, Long Sands's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Long Sands, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Long Sands, New Hampshire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Long Sands, New Hampshire, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow. In Long Sands, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.3 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) 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 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Long Sands, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Long Sands, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Long Sands, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Long Sands, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Long Sands, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Long Sands, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Long Sands?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Long Sands?

In Long Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Long Sands, NH

Average temperature in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Sands, NH

Average pressure in December - Long Sands, 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
Long Sands, NH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Sands, NH

Average humidity in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Sands, NH

Average rainfall in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Sands, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Sands, NH

Average snowfall in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Sands, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Sands, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Sands, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Sands, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Sands, NH

Average UV index in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Long Sands, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Long Sands, NH

Average visibility in December - Long Sands, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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