December weather forecast
Lyme, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lyme, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

Lyme's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Lyme temperatures generally rest at a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lyme, New Hampshire, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lyme, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.6 days and aggregates up to 45.12" (1146mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lyme, is 30°F (-1.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lyme, New Hampshire, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lyme, in December, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lyme have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lyme, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Lyme, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lyme, NH

Average temperature in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lyme, NH

Average pressure in December - Lyme, 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
Lyme, NH

Average wind speed in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lyme, NH

Average humidity in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lyme, NH

Average rainfall in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Lyme, NH

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lyme, NH

Average snowfall in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lyme, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lyme, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lyme, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lyme, NH

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lyme, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Lyme, NH

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

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

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