December weather forecastPittsfield, NH
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Pittsfield's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). Pittsfield records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C) in December.Humidity
In Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Pittsfield, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pittsfield. In Pittsfield, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 32.6" (828mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pittsfield.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Pittsfield is 4.7h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pittsfield, New Hampshire. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, NH
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Pittsfield, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 6.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Pittsfield, NH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
