December weather forecast
Swampscott, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Swampscott, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Swampscott's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In Swampscott, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Swampscott. In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. In Swampscott, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Swampscott, in December, the average water temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).
Note: Beware when you're in 46.2°F (7.9°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Swampscott in December has an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Swampscott, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Swampscott is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Swampscott, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Swampscott, in December, the average water temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C). Swimming in 46.2°F (7.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Swampscott have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Swampscott?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Swampscott is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Swampscott, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swampscott, MA

Average temperature in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Swampscott, MA

Average pressure in December - Swampscott, MA
  • 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).

Average wind speed in December
Swampscott, MA

Average wind speed in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Swampscott, MA

Average humidity in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Swampscott, MA

Average rainfall in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Swampscott, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Swampscott, MA

Average snowfall in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Swampscott, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Swampscott, MA

Average sea temperature in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 46.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swampscott, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Swampscott, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Swampscott, MA

Average UV index in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Swampscott, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Swampscott, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Swampscott, MA

Average visibility in December - Swampscott, MA
  • 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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