December weather forecast
Putney, VT

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Weather in December

In December, Putney embraces winter. The city is clothed in snow, transforming the landscape into a beautiful winter wonderland. The daylight hours are the shortest, and the nights are long and chilly. Noteworthy, the temperature again cools down and resides between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C). The month ends the year on a serene note, with the city garbed in winter's frosty charm.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Putney corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). During December, Putney's temperature averages to a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Putney, Vermont, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Putney, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.5 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 33.4°F (0.8°C) and the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Putney, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Putney, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Putney?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Putney?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Putney?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Putney?

In Putney, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Putney, VT

Average temperature in December - Putney, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Putney, VT

Average pressure in December - Putney, 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
Putney, VT

Average wind speed in December - Putney, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Putney, VT

Average humidity in December - Putney, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Putney, VT

Average rainfall in December - Putney, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Putney, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Putney, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Putney, VT

Average snowfall in December - Putney, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Putney, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Putney, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Putney, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Putney, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Putney, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Putney, VT

Average UV index in December - Putney, VT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Putney, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Putney, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Putney, VT

Average visibility in December - Putney, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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