December weather forecastColchester, VT
December
Weather in December
Closing the year with a cold note, December paints Colchester, Vermont in a snowy white. A significant drop in high temperatures to 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is noticed from November, asserting the arrival of intense winter. The first heavy snowfall of the season transforms the city into a winter wonderland. The city's landscapes get shrouded in snow, adding to the seasonal magic of holiday celebrations. As the year winds down, residents of Colchester bundle up to warmly welcome the upcoming new year.Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). December in Colchester sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Colchester, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Colchester, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Colchester, Vermont, in December, during 17.3 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.7 days and aggregates up to 22.64" (575mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Colchester, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Colchester, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Colchester, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Colchester, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Colchester, VT
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Colchester, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Colchester, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colchester, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colchester, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colchester, VT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colchester, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Colchester, VT
- Average UV index in December: 1
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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Colchester, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Colchester, VT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
