December weather forecast
South Richford, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Richford, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Throughout the month of December, South Richford observes an average nighttime temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In South Richford, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In South Richford, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Richford, Vermont, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.92" (252mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 99.8 snowfall days, and 61.54" (1563mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in South Richford, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In South Richford, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in South Richford in December?

In South Richford, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In South Richford, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does South Richford have in December?

In South Richford, Vermont, the average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does South Richford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Richford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Richford, VT

Average temperature in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in December
South Richford, VT

Average pressure in December - South Richford, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Richford, VT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
South Richford, VT

Average humidity in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
South Richford, VT

Average rainfall in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
South Richford, VT

Average rainfall days in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Richford, VT

Average snowfall in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Richford, VT

Average snowfall days in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Richford, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Richford, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Richford, VT

Average sunshine days in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
South Richford, VT

Average UV index in December - South Richford, 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
South Richford, VT

Average cloud cover in December - South Richford, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
South Richford, VT

Average visibility in December - South Richford, 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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