December weather forecast
South Tamworth, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Tamworth, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Tamworth, in December, during 18.4 snowfall days, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Tamworth, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.7 days and aggregates up to 37.05" (941mm) 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 December in South Tamworth, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:17 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in South Tamworth, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In South Tamworth, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in South Tamworth, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
South Tamworth, NH

Average temperature in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average pressure in December - South Tamworth, 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 Tamworth, NH

Average wind speed in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average humidity in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average rainfall in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average rainfall days in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average snowfall in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average snowfall days in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

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

Average sunshine days in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average UV index in December - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

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

Average visibility in December - South Tamworth, 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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