December weather forecast
East Montpelier, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Montpelier, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average temperature in East Montpelier during December nights dips to a still subzero cold 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In East Montpelier, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In East Montpelier, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Montpelier, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In East Montpelier, in December, during 21 snowfall days, 9.37" (238mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in East Montpelier, there are 107.7 snowfall days, and 58.82" (1494mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in East Montpelier, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, in East Montpelier, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in East Montpelier are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in East Montpelier?

East Montpelier in December has an average high-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in East Montpelier?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in East Montpelier in December?

In East Montpelier, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in East Montpelier?

In East Montpelier, in December, during 21 snowfall days, 9.37" (238mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Montpelier?

December has the shortest days of the year in East Montpelier, Vermont, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does East Montpelier have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in East Montpelier?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in East Montpelier, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Montpelier have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in East Montpelier is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in East Montpelier?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in East Montpelier, Vermont.

What is the UV index reading in December in East Montpelier?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in East Montpelier is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average temperature in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average pressure in December - East Montpelier, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average wind speed in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average humidity in December - East Montpelier, 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 (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average rainfall in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average rainfall days in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average snowfall in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average snowfall days in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Montpelier, VT

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average sunshine days in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average UV index in December - East Montpelier, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average cloud cover in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
East Montpelier, VT

Average visibility in December - East Montpelier, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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