December weather forecast
Old Bennington, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Bennington, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°F (0.3°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Old Bennington's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). An average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

In Old Bennington, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Old 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

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 Old Bennington, Vermont, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Old Bennington, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Old Bennington, in December, during 12.1 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December 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, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Old Bennington is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Old Bennington, VT

Average temperature in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average pressure in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average wind speed in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average humidity in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average rainfall in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average snowfall in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

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

Average sunshine days in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average UV index in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Old 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
Old Bennington, VT

Average visibility in December - Old 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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