December weather forecast
Salisbury, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Salisbury, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Salisbury experiences a mean temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Salisbury is 81%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salisbury are January through May, October through December. In December, in Salisbury, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 32.8" (833mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Salisbury, New Hampshire, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Salisbury, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Salisbury?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Salisbury, New Hampshire, during December are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Salisbury?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Salisbury in December?

In Salisbury, New Hampshire, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salisbury?

The month with the shortest days in Salisbury, New Hampshire, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Salisbury?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salisbury?

On the first day of December in Salisbury, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury have in December?

In Salisbury, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Salisbury?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Salisbury 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
Salisbury, NH

Average temperature in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salisbury, NH

Average pressure in December - Salisbury, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Salisbury, NH

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salisbury, NH

Average humidity in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, NH

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, NH

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Salisbury, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salisbury, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salisbury, NH

Average UV index in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Salisbury, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Salisbury, NH

Average visibility in December - Salisbury, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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