December weather forecastBedford, NH
December
Weather in December
December in Bedford is characterized by a full plunge into winter. The average high temperature further drops to 36.3°F (2.4°C). Snow plays a major role again, gracing townscapes with its white blanket. Despite the cold, it manages to bring a festive air, setting the perfect scene for winter holiday celebrations. The wintry scenes and twinkling lights mark the end of the weather cycle in Bedford.Temperature
Bedford in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In Bedford, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Bedford, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Bedford. Snow falls for 4 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Bedford, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Bedford, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, November and 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bedford, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Bedford, NH
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bedford, NH
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Bedford, NH
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Bedford, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Bedford, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bedford, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bedford, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bedford, NH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 48min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Bedford, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Bedford, NH
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bedford, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Bedford, NH
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
