December weather forecast
South Sutton, NH

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Sutton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°F (-6.1°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In South Sutton, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.9 rainfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Sutton, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In South Sutton, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.7 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in South Sutton is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Sutton?

In South Sutton, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Sutton, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In South Sutton, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does South Sutton have in December?

In December, the average day length in South Sutton is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in South Sutton are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In South Sutton, New Hampshire, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
South Sutton, NH

Average temperature in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
South Sutton, NH

Average pressure in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Sutton, NH

Average wind speed in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
South Sutton, NH

Average humidity in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
South Sutton, NH

Average rainfall in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
South Sutton, NH

Average rainfall days in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Sutton, NH

Average snowfall in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Sutton, NH

Average snowfall days in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.9 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 Sutton, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Sutton, NH

Average sunshine days in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
South Sutton, NH

Average UV index in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
South Sutton, NH

Average cloud cover in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
South Sutton, NH

Average visibility in December - South Sutton, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).

South Sutton, New Hampshire, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location