December weather forecast
Rye, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rye, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

A shift in Rye's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout December, Rye registers a consistent average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Rye, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rye, New Hampshire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rye, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 snowfall days, and 16.97" (431mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rye.
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, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rye, New Hampshire, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Rye in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rye, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rye?

In Rye, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Rye in December?

In Rye, New Hampshire, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rye in December?

In Rye, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rye?

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

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

In Rye, New Hampshire, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rye?

On the first day of December, 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?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Rye have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rye?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rye?

In Rye, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rye, NH

Average temperature in December - Rye, NH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rye, NH

Average pressure in December - Rye, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Rye, NH

Average wind speed in December - Rye, NH
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rye, NH

Average humidity in December - Rye, NH
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rye, NH

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

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

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Average rainfall days in December
Rye, NH

Average rainfall days in December - Rye, NH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rye, NH

Average snowfall in December - Rye, NH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Rye, NH

Average snowfall days in December - Rye, NH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rye, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rye, NH

Average sunshine days in December - Rye, NH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rye, NH

Average UV index in December - Rye, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rye, NH

Average cloud cover in December - Rye, NH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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

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Average visibility in December
Rye, NH

Average visibility in December - Rye, 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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