December weather forecast
Vernon, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Vernon, Vermont, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

Vernon's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). Vernon's temperature lowers to a mean of 23°F (-5°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Vernon, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vernon, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Vernon, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Vernon, is 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23°F (-5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Vernon?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Vernon, Vermont, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Vernon is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Vernon have in December?

In Vernon, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Vernon?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Vernon, VT

Average temperature in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Vernon, VT

Average pressure in December - Vernon, 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
Vernon, VT

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Vernon, VT

Average humidity in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Vernon, VT

Average rainfall in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Vernon, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vernon, VT

Average snowfall in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vernon, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vernon, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vernon, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Vernon, VT

Average UV index in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vernon, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Vernon, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Vernon, VT

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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