December weather forecast
Townshend, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Townshend, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still icy 32°F (0°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Townshend is 83%.

Rainfall

In Townshend, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Townshend, in December, during 9.8 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Townshend, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Townshend is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Townshend, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Townshend, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Townshend, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Townshend?

In December, in Townshend, the average high-temperature is 32°F (0°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Townshend?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Townshend?

In Townshend, Vermont, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Townshend?

In Townshend, Vermont, in December, during 9.8 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Townshend?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Townshend is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Townshend?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Townshend?

In Townshend, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Townshend?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Townshend, Vermont, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Townshend?

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

Average temperature in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Townshend, VT

Average pressure in December - Townshend, 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
Townshend, VT

Average wind speed in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Townshend, VT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Townshend, VT

Average rainfall in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Townshend, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Townshend, VT

Average snowfall in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Townshend, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Townshend, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Townshend, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Townshend, VT

Average UV index in December - Townshend, 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
Townshend, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Townshend, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Townshend, VT

Average visibility in December - Townshend, 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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