December weather forecast
Canaan, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Canaan, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

In Canaan, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Canaan usually reports an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Canaan is 83%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canaan are January through May, October through December. In December, in Canaan, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canaan, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 43.78" (1112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Canaan is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canaan, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Canaan?

In December, in Canaan, the average high-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canaan?

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

How much does it rain in Canaan in December?

In Canaan, New Hampshire, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Canaan in December?

In Canaan, New Hampshire, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canaan?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canaan, New Hampshire.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in December?

The average day length in December in Canaan is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Canaan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canaan, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canaan?

The average sunshine duration in December in Canaan, New Hampshire, is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canaan?

The months with the lowest UV index in Canaan, New Hampshire, are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Canaan?

In Canaan, New Hampshire, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canaan, NH

Average temperature in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canaan, NH

Average pressure in December - Canaan, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Canaan, NH

Average wind speed in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canaan, NH

Average humidity in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canaan, NH

Average rainfall in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canaan, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canaan, NH

Average snowfall in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canaan, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 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
Canaan, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canaan, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canaan, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canaan, NH

Average UV index in December - Canaan, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Canaan, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Canaan, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Canaan, NH

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

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

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