December weather forecast
New Durham, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in New Durham, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). New Durham records a steady low-temperature average of 23°F (-5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in New Durham is 81%.

Rainfall

In New Durham, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in New Durham is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in New Durham, is 33.8°F (1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In New Durham, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Durham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
New Durham, NH

Average temperature in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average pressure in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average wind speed in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average humidity in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average rainfall in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average rainfall days in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average snowfall in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average snowfall days in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average sunshine days in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average UV index in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average cloud cover in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average visibility in December - New Durham, 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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