December weather forecastSwanzey, NH
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Swanzey, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). Swanzey registers a consistent average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) during December.Humidity
In Swanzey, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Swanzey, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Swanzey, New Hampshire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.1 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Swanzey, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Swanzey, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Swanzey, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Swanzey, NH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
