December weather forecastSwift Current, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Swift Current, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -6°C (21.2°F) and an average low of -12.3°C (9.9°F).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's wintry 1.3°C (34.3°F) to a freezing cold -6°C (21.2°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of -12.3°C (9.9°F) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Swift Current is 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Swift Current, Canada, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 83mm (3.27") of snow is accumulated. In Swift Current, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.2 days and aggregates up to 560mm (22.05") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Swift Current, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Swift Current is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Swift Current, Canada, vary between a high-temperature of -6°C (21.2°F) and a low-temperature of -12.3°C (9.9°F).

In Swift Current, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

December is the month with the least rainfall in Swift Current, Canada. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

In Swift Current, Canada, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Swift Current, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 83mm (3.27") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Swift Current is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In Swift Current, the average day length in December is 8h and 7min.

On the first day of December in Swift Current, Canada, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Swift Current, Canada.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

In Swift Current, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-6.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 83mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Swift Current, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).