December weather forecast
Plainfield, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Plainfield, Vermont, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Plainfield encounters an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Plainfield, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plainfield, during December, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 107.7 snowfall days, and 58.82" (1494mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Plainfield, Vermont, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Plainfield, 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 19°F (-7.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plainfield, during December, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Plainfield have in December?

In Plainfield, 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Plainfield, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Plainfield?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Plainfield, VT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Plainfield, VT

Average pressure in December - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, VT

Average wind speed in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Plainfield, VT

Average humidity in December - Plainfield, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Plainfield, VT

Average rainfall in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Plainfield, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plainfield, VT

Average snowfall in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plainfield, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plainfield, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plainfield, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Plainfield, VT

Average UV index in December - Plainfield, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Plainfield, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Plainfield, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Plainfield, VT

Average visibility in December - Plainfield, 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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