December weather forecast
West Peterborough, NH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in West Peterborough, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). The average temperature in West Peterborough, New Hampshire, drops to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in West Peterborough is 82%.

Rainfall

In West Peterborough, New Hampshire, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Peterborough, in December, during 9.7 snowfall days, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West Peterborough, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.8 days and aggregates up to 39.06" (992mm) of snow.

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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, in West Peterborough, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Peterborough, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Peterborough, New Hampshire, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in West Peterborough in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Peterborough, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Peterborough?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Peterborough?

In West Peterborough, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in West Peterborough?

In December, in West Peterborough, New Hampshire, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Peterborough?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Peterborough, New Hampshire.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Peterborough?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Peterborough?

On the first day of December in West Peterborough, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Peterborough have in December?

In West Peterborough, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Peterborough?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Peterborough.

What is the UV index intensity in December in West Peterborough?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in West Peterborough is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
West Peterborough, NH

Average temperature in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average pressure in December - West Peterborough, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average wind speed in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average humidity in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

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Average rainfall in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average rainfall in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average rainfall days in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average snowfall in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average snowfall days in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 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
West Peterborough, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Peterborough, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average sunshine days in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average UV index in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average cloud cover in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
West Peterborough, NH

Average visibility in December - West Peterborough, NH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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