December weather forecast
Swanville, ME

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Swanville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Swanville's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Swanville is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Swanville. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In Swanville, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.3 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Swanville is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Swanville are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Swanville?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Swanville, Maine, are 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Swanville?

In Swanville, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Swanville?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Swanville, Maine. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Swanville in December?

In Swanville, Maine, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Swanville in December?

In Swanville, Maine, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swanville?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Swanville, Maine.

How many hours of daylight does Swanville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Swanville, Maine, is 8h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Swanville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Swanville?

The average sunshine duration in December in Swanville, Maine, is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Swanville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Swanville?

In Swanville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swanville, ME

Average temperature in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Swanville, ME

Average pressure in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average pressure in December: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Swanville, ME

Average wind speed in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Swanville, ME

Average humidity in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Swanville, ME

Average rainfall in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Swanville, ME

Average rainfall days in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Swanville, ME

Average snowfall in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Swanville, ME

Average snowfall days in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swanville, ME

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Swanville, ME

Average sunshine days in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Swanville, ME

Average UV index in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Swanville, ME

Average cloud cover in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Swanville, ME

Average visibility in December - Swanville, ME
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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