December weather forecast
Wells River, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Wells River, Vermont, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Wells River in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Wells River is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wells River, during December, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Wells River, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.5 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wells River?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wells River, records 27.5°F (-2.5°C), while the low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wells River, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wells River, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wells River in December?

In Wells River, during December, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wells River have in December?

The average day length in December in Wells River is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wells River, VT

Average temperature in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Wells River, VT

Average pressure in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Wells River, VT

Average wind speed in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wells River, VT

Average humidity in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Wells River, VT

Average rainfall in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Wells River, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wells River, VT

Average snowfall in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wells River, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wells River, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wells River, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Wells River, VT

Average UV index in December - Wells River, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Wells River, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Wells River, VT

Average visibility in December - Wells River, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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