December weather forecast
Silver Lake, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In Silver Lake, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Silver Lake, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Silver Lake, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.3 snowfall days, and 42.32" (1075mm) 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 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 Silver Lake, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Silver Lake, 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Silver Lake, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is 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?

In Silver Lake, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Silver Lake, NH

Average temperature in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average pressure in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average wind speed in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average humidity in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average rainfall in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average snowfall in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average UV index in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, NH

Average visibility in December - Silver Lake, 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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