December weather forecast
Barnstead, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Barnstead, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Barnstead's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). In December, Barnstead reports a consistent average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Barnstead, New Hampshire, is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Barnstead, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Barnstead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Barnstead. In Barnstead, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow. In Barnstead, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 32.6" (828mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Barnstead are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Barnstead in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Barnstead, is 33.8°F (1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Barnstead?

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

How much does it rain in Barnstead in December?

In Barnstead, New Hampshire, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Barnstead?

In Barnstead, New Hampshire, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Barnstead?

December has the shortest days of the year in Barnstead, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Barnstead?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Barnstead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Barnstead?

The average sunshine duration in December in Barnstead, New Hampshire, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Barnstead?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Barnstead?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Barnstead, New Hampshire, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Barnstead, NH

Average temperature in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Barnstead, NH

Average pressure in December - Barnstead, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Barnstead, NH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Barnstead, NH

Average humidity in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Barnstead, NH

Average rainfall in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Barnstead, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Barnstead, NH

Average snowfall in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Barnstead, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barnstead, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Barnstead, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Barnstead, NH

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Barnstead, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Barnstead, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Barnstead, NH

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

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

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