December weather forecast
Bennington, VT

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The beautiful mirrored view of the sky in Lake Paran in Bennington, Vermont
The beautiful mirrored view of the sky in Lake Paran in Bennington, Vermont

Weather in December

December greets Bennington with biting cold and heavy snowfall, setting the stage for the holiday season. Amidst the winter chill, the exceptional beauty of the city draped in snow casts a mesmerizing feel. With the scale tilting between a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), the onset of winter is felt. A substantial amount of 7.05" (179mm) of snowfall spread across 12.1 days paints the town white. Despite the biting cold, the festivity in the air warms the spirits of the residents.

Temperature

A shift in Bennington's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). Throughout December, Bennington witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bennington is 84%.

Rainfall

In Bennington, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.1 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bennington, in December, during 12.1 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 snowfall days, and 44.72" (1136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bennington, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bennington, Vermont, are 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bennington, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bennington, during December, snow falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bennington have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bennington, Vermont, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bennington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bennington is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bennington, VT

Average temperature in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bennington, VT

Average pressure in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Bennington, VT

Average wind speed in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bennington, VT

Average humidity in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Bennington, VT

Average rainfall in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Bennington, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bennington, VT

Average snowfall in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bennington, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bennington, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bennington, VT
  • 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bennington, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bennington, VT

Average UV index in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bennington, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Bennington, VT

Average visibility in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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