December weather forecast
Lyme, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lyme, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lyme, New Hampshire, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lyme, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lyme are January through May, October through December. In December, in Lyme, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lyme, there are 77.6 snowfall days, and 45.12" (1146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lyme.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lyme, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lyme?

December temperatures in Lyme vary between a high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lyme?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Lyme?

In December, in Lyme, New Hampshire, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lyme?

In December, in Lyme, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lyme?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lyme?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lyme?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lyme?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Lyme?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lyme is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lyme, NH

Average temperature in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°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 (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lyme, NH

Average pressure in December - Lyme, 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
Lyme, NH

Average wind speed in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lyme, NH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lyme, NH

Average rainfall in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lyme, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lyme, NH

Average snowfall in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lyme, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 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
Lyme, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lyme, 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: 3h and 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lyme, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lyme, NH

Average UV index in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lyme, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Lyme, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Lyme, NH

Average visibility in December - Lyme, 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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