December weather forecast
Mount Washington, NH

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Mount Washington, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

In Mount Washington, the average high-temperature in December drops from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In Mount Washington, the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Washington is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.9 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Washington are January through May, October through December. In Mount Washington, in December, snow falls for 20.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.94" (227mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.2 snowfall days, and 68.07" (1729mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 56min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Mount Washington, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mount Washington is 3.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Washington. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, New Hampshire, in December, the average high-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Washington?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Mount Washington in December?

In Mount Washington, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Washington in December?

In Mount Washington, during December, snow falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Washington?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Washington, New Hampshire, with an average of 8h and 56min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Washington have in December?

The average day length in December in Mount Washington is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Washington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Washington, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Washington?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, New Hampshire, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average temperature in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average pressure in December - Mount Washington, 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
Mount Washington, NH

Average wind speed in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average humidity in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average rainfall in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average snowfall in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average UV index in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Mount Washington, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Washington, NH

Average visibility in December - Mount Washington, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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