December weather forecastFairfield, VT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fairfield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Fairfield usually rests at a still subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Humidity
In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Fairfield, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.9 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fairfield. In Fairfield, Vermont, in December, during 18.9 snowfall days, 8.7" (221mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.1 days and aggregates up to 49.65" (1261mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Fairfield, Vermont, is December, 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 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Fairfield is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Fairfield, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 8.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.9 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
Fairfield, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Fairfield, VT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
