December weather forecast
Rye Beach, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rye Beach, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

As Rye Beach enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) of November to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Rye Beach, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In Rye Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Rye Beach, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rye Beach, there are 33 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Rye Beach, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rye Beach. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Rye Beach?

During December, Rye Beach experiences an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rye Beach?

The average relative humidity in December in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Rye Beach?

The wettest months in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Rye Beach?

In Rye Beach, New Hampshire, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rye Beach in December?

In Rye Beach, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rye Beach?

The month with the shortest days in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rye Beach have in December?

The average day length in December in Rye Beach is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rye Beach?

On the first day of December in Rye Beach, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rye Beach?

The months with the least sunshine in Rye Beach are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rye Beach?

The average sunshine duration in December in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rye Beach?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rye Beach.

What is the UV index reading in December in Rye Beach?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rye Beach is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average temperature in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average pressure in December - Rye Beach, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average wind speed in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average humidity in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average rainfall in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average snowfall in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average UV index in December - Rye Beach, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rye Beach, NH

Average visibility in December - Rye Beach, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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