December weather forecast
Moscow, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Moscow, Vermont, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In December, Moscow reports a consistent average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Moscow, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Moscow, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moscow, there are 128.5 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Moscow. In Moscow, in December, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.8 snowfall days, and 21.46" (545mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Moscow, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Moscow, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Moscow, in December, during 17.9 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Moscow have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Moscow, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Moscow, VT

Average temperature in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Moscow, VT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moscow, VT

Average wind speed in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Moscow, VT

Average humidity in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Moscow, VT

Average rainfall in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moscow, VT

Average snowfall in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moscow, 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: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Moscow, VT

Average UV index in December - Moscow, 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
Moscow, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Moscow, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Moscow, VT

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

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

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