December weather forecast
West Townshend, VT

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still cold 32°F (0°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In West Townshend, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Townshend, 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 West Townshend, during December, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Townshend in December?

In West Townshend, in December, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Townshend have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
West Townshend, VT

Average temperature in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average pressure in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average wind speed in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average humidity in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average rainfall in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average rainfall days in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average snowfall in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average snowfall days in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

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

Average sunshine days in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average UV index in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average cloud cover in December - West 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
West Townshend, VT

Average visibility in December - West 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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