December Rainfall and Precipitation in New Hampshire

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New Hampshire, the United States of America in December.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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New Hampshire precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does New Hampshire, the United States of America receive in December?

Portsmouth often experiences a notable amount of snow/rain in December, with an average of about 128 mm (5 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in New Hampshire, the United States of America in December?

Rainfall in Portsmouth typically falls on roughly 14 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in New Hampshire, the United States of America?

December is generally a drier month for New Hampshire, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in New Hampshire, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Waterville Valley tops the wettest-cities list in New Hampshire, the United States of America for December, with monthly snowfall averaging 153 mm (6 in).

What is the driest city in December in New Hampshire, the United States of America?

The driest place is West Lebanon with an average snow/rainfall of 95 mm (3.7 in) according to our data.

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