December weather forecast
Center Rutland, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Center Rutland, Vermont, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). During December, Center Rutland observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

In Center Rutland, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Center Rutland, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Center Rutland, Vermont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.8 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Center Rutland, in December, during 9.7 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.6 snowfall days, and 21.73" (552mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Center Rutland, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Center Rutland, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Center Rutland?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Center Rutland is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Center Rutland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

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?

In Center Rutland, Vermont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average temperature in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average pressure in December - Center Rutland, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average wind speed in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average humidity in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average rainfall in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average snowfall in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average UV index in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Center Rutland, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Center Rutland, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Center Rutland, VT

Average visibility in December - Center Rutland, 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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