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
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's icy 39.2°F (4°C) to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In Sheffield, the average low-temperature during the month of December is 17.6°F (-8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Sheffield is 86%.Rainfall
In Sheffield, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sheffield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheffield, during December, snow falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.46" (215mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 108 snowfall days, and 60.35" (1533mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Sheffield, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sheffield, Vermont, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
January, February 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 27.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 8.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheffield, 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 August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheffield, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheffield, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Sheffield, 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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