December weather forecastCanaan, VT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Canaan, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C). Canaan temperatures generally rest at a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during the December nights.Humidity
In Canaan, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Canaan, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 20.5 days. Throughout December, 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canaan, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.4 days and aggregates up to 63.86" (1622mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Canaan, Vermont, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Canaan, Vermont, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Canaan, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Canaan, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Canaan, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Canaan, VT
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Canaan, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Canaan, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canaan, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 10.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canaan, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canaan, VT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canaan, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Canaan, VT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Canaan, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 76
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Canaan, VT
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
