December weather forecast
Westminster, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westminster, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Westminster, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westminster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Westminster, Vermont, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Westminster, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westminster, Vermont.
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, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Westminster experiences an average high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Westminster, Vermont, is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Westminster, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Westminster, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Westminster?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Westminster?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Westminster?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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 temperature in December
Westminster, VT

Average temperature in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Westminster, VT

Average pressure in December - Westminster, 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
Westminster, VT

Average wind speed in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Westminster, VT

Average humidity in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Westminster, VT

Average rainfall in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Westminster, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westminster, VT

Average snowfall in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westminster, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westminster, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westminster, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Westminster, VT

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Westminster, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Westminster, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Westminster, VT

Average visibility in December - Westminster, 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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