December weather forecast
West Swanzey, NH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Swanzey, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). In the month of December, West Swanzey's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In West Swanzey, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In West 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 West 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

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in West Swanzey, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Swanzey, New Hampshire, the average sunshine in December 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 in West Swanzey, New Hampshire. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in West Swanzey?

In West Swanzey, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in West Swanzey?

The average relative humidity in December in West Swanzey, New Hampshire, is 82%.

How much does it rain in West Swanzey in December?

In West Swanzey, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Swanzey in December?

In December, in West Swanzey, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Swanzey?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Swanzey have in December?

In West Swanzey, New Hampshire, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Swanzey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Swanzey, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Swanzey have in December?

In West Swanzey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Swanzey?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Swanzey.

What is the UV index intensity in December in West Swanzey?

In West Swanzey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Swanzey, NH

Average temperature in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average pressure in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average wind speed in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average humidity in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average rainfall in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average rainfall days in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average snowfall in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average snowfall days in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Swanzey, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Swanzey, NH

Average sunshine days in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average UV index in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average cloud cover in December - West 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
West Swanzey, NH

Average visibility in December - West 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).

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