Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is noted.Humidity
In Shaftsbury, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Shaftsbury, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.1 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shaftsbury, in December, snow falls for 12.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.05" (179mm) of snow. In Shaftsbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.4 days and aggregates up to 44.72" (1136mm) of snow.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 7:04 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
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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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
Shaftsbury, 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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