December weather forecast
Walpole, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Walpole, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). In December, Walpole's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Walpole, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Walpole, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31 snowfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Walpole, New Hampshire.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Walpole, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Walpole, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Walpole, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Walpole have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Walpole have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index 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
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Walpole, NH

Average temperature in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Walpole, NH

Average pressure in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walpole, NH

Average wind speed in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Walpole, NH

Average humidity in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Walpole, NH

Average rainfall in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Walpole, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walpole, NH

Average snowfall in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walpole, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Walpole, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walpole, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Walpole, NH

Average UV index in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Walpole, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Walpole, NH

Average visibility in December - Walpole, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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