December weather forecastFranconia, NH
December
Weather in December
Franconia welcomes December with the full onslaught of winter, leaving the mild weather of November far behind. The temperature plummets to the point where the average high temperature barely reaches 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The town is well within the tight grasp of winter now, wrapped up in a consistent covering of snow. Amid the freezing chill and the shortest daylight hours, the town gleams in holiday lights, creating a mesmerizing contrast. Winter sports take the main stage, turning Franconia into a haven for enthusiasts seeking frosty adventures.Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Franconia cools down to an average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Franconia, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Franconia, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Franconia, 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
Franconia, NH
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Franconia, NH
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Franconia, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Franconia, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franconia, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franconia, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franconia, NH
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franconia, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Franconia, NH
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Franconia, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Franconia, NH
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October and December (4mi).
