December weather forecast
Waterville Valley, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waterville Valley, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Waterville Valley's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Throughout December, Waterville Valley witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Waterville Valley is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Waterville Valley, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Waterville Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 13.86" (352mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, are January through May, October through December. In Waterville Valley, in December, snow falls for 18.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 99.7 snowfall days, and 37.05" (941mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Waterville Valley, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Waterville Valley in December?

In Waterville Valley, in December, the average high-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Waterville Valley?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in Waterville Valley in December?

In Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Waterville Valley?

In December, in Waterville Valley, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Waterville Valley?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Waterville Valley.

How many hours of daylight does Waterville Valley have in December?

In December, the average day length in Waterville Valley is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Waterville Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Waterville Valley?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Waterville Valley?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Waterville Valley.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Waterville Valley?

In Waterville Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average temperature in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average pressure in December - Waterville Valley, 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
Waterville Valley, NH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average humidity in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average rainfall in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average snowfall in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 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
Waterville Valley, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waterville Valley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average UV index in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Waterville Valley, NH

Average visibility in December - Waterville Valley, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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