December weather forecast
Strafford, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Strafford, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In Strafford, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Strafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.6 snowfall days, and 45.12" (1146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. 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.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Strafford, records 30°F (-1.1°C), while the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Strafford?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Strafford, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Strafford, in December, during 13.9 snowfall days, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Strafford, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Strafford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Strafford, VT

Average pressure in December - Strafford, 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
Strafford, VT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Strafford, VT

Average humidity in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Strafford, VT

Average rainfall in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Strafford, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Strafford, VT

Average snowfall in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Strafford, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Strafford, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Strafford, VT

Average UV index in December - Strafford, 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
Strafford, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Strafford, VT

Average visibility in December - Strafford, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (4mi).

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