December weather forecast
Lower Waterford, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lower Waterford, Vermont, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and min 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cold 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lower Waterford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 19.1 days. Throughout December, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.4 snowfall days, and 51.97" (1320mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lower Waterford, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in Lower Waterford in December?

In Lower Waterford, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lower Waterford, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lower Waterford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average temperature in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average pressure in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average wind speed in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average humidity in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average rainfall in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average snowfall in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average UV index in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Lower Waterford, VT

Average visibility in December - Lower Waterford, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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