December weather forecast
North Sandwich, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in North Sandwich, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). North Sandwich's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated. In North Sandwich, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.7 days and aggregates up to 37.05" (941mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into 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. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in North Sandwich, is 28°F (-2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In North Sandwich, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Sandwich, in December, snow falls for 18.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does North Sandwich have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Sandwich have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average temperature in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average pressure in December - North Sandwich, 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
North Sandwich, NH

Average wind speed in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average humidity in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average rainfall in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average rainfall days in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average snowfall in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average snowfall days in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Sandwich, 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: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average sunshine days in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average UV index in December - North Sandwich, 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
North Sandwich, NH

Average cloud cover in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
North Sandwich, NH

Average visibility in December - North Sandwich, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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