December weather forecastOrford, NH
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Orford, New Hampshire, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). In Orford, an average temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is noted during December nights.Humidity
In Orford, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Orford, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orford, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Orford, New Hampshire. In December, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated. In Orford, New Hampshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.6 days and aggregates up to 45.12" (1146mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Orford, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.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 4:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Orford, New Hampshire, is 3.9h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Orford, New Hampshire. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orford, 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).
Average pressure in December
Orford, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Orford, 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).
Average humidity in December
Orford, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Orford, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Orford, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Orford, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Orford, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orford, 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 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Orford, 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).
Average UV index in December
Orford, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Orford, 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).
Average visibility in December
Orford, 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).
