December weather forecast
Milton, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Milton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Milton observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Milton's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Milton, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Milton, 33.8°F (1°C) is the average high-temperature and 23°F (-5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Milton, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Milton, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Milton have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Milton, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Milton, NH

Average pressure in December - Milton, 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
Milton, NH

Average wind speed in December - Milton, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Milton, NH

Average humidity in December - Milton, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Milton, NH

Average rainfall in December - Milton, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Milton, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Milton, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Milton, NH

Average snowfall in December - Milton, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Milton, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Milton, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Milton, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Milton, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Milton, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Milton, NH

Average UV index in December - Milton, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Milton, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Milton, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Milton, NH

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

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

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