December weather forecastHighgate Springs, VT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Highgate Springs, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In Highgate Springs, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Humidity
In Highgate Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Highgate Springs, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Highgate Springs, Vermont, there are 167.9 rainfall days, and 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Highgate Springs, Vermont, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.72" (196mm) of snow. In Highgate Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 45.98" (1168mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Highgate Springs.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Highgate Springs is 3.4h.UV index
January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Highgate Springs, 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
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 7.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Highgate Springs, 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: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Highgate Springs, 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
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Highgate Springs, VT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
