December weather forecast
South Effingham, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in South Effingham, New Hampshire, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In South Effingham, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 7.2" (183mm) of snow. In South Effingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.9 days and aggregates up to 38.15" (969mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In South Effingham, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in South Effingham, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In South Effingham, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In South Effingham, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In South Effingham, 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 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 is the UV index intensity in December?

In South Effingham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
South Effingham, NH

Average temperature in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in December
South Effingham, NH

Average pressure in December - South Effingham, 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
South Effingham, NH

Average wind speed in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
South Effingham, NH

Average humidity in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
South Effingham, NH

Average rainfall in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
South Effingham, NH

Average rainfall days in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Effingham, NH

Average snowfall in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Effingham, NH

Average snowfall days in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Effingham, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Effingham, 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
South Effingham, NH

Average sunshine days in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
South Effingham, NH

Average UV index in December - South Effingham, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
South Effingham, NH

Average cloud cover in December - South Effingham, 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
South Effingham, NH

Average visibility in December - South Effingham, 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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