December weather forecast
Pittsfield, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pittsfield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Pittsfield, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pittsfield, during December, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.2 days and aggregates up to 58.35" (1482mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. 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 December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pittsfield, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pittsfield, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pittsfield, in December, snow falls for 17.7 days, with typically accumulated 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pittsfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pittsfield have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pittsfield?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pittsfield?

In Pittsfield, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Pittsfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average temperature in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average pressure in December - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, VT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Pittsfield, VT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average rainfall in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average snowfall in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pittsfield, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average UV index in December - Pittsfield, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Pittsfield, VT

Average visibility in December - Pittsfield, 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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