December weather forecast
New Durham, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in New Durham, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). In New Durham, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In New Durham, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Durham, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Durham, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.61" (168mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in New Durham, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in New Durham is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in New Durham, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in New Durham is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in New Durham?

An average high-temperature, in December, in New Durham, is 33.8°F (1°C) and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Durham?

In New Durham, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in New Durham?

In New Durham, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in New Durham?

In New Durham, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Durham?

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

How many hours of daylight does New Durham have in December?

The average day length in December in New Durham, New Hampshire, is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in New Durham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Durham?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in New Durham?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in New Durham, New Hampshire.

How high is the UV index in December in New Durham?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Durham, NH

Average temperature in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Durham, NH

Average pressure in December - New Durham, 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
New Durham, NH

Average wind speed in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Durham, NH

Average humidity in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Durham, NH

Average rainfall in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Durham, NH

Average rainfall days in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Durham, NH

Average snowfall in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Durham, NH

Average snowfall days in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 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
New Durham, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Durham, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Durham, NH

Average sunshine days in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Durham, NH

Average UV index in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
New Durham, NH

Average cloud cover in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
New Durham, NH

Average visibility in December - New Durham, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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