December weather forecastPeru, VT
December
Weather in December
Summing up the year, December brings back the full-blown winter season in Peru, Vermont. The temperatures continually drop, with the lower average being 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Snowfall returns with a vengeance, laying a white blanket over the city, enabling winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding to take place. It’s the month with the shortest daylight hours, with darkness setting early in the afternoon. Wind speeds rise again, further enhancing the chilling sensation associated with this month.Temperature
December weather in Peru is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In December, Peru reports a consistent average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during the nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peru, Vermont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.9 days and collects up to 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Peru, Vermont. In Peru, Vermont, during December, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow. In Peru, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.8 days and aggregates up to 82.64" (2099mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Peru, Vermont. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.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. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Peru, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°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 (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Peru, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Peru, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Peru, VT
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Peru, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and September (2.64").
Average rainfall days in December
Peru, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peru, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 12.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peru, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peru, VT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peru, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Peru, 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
Peru, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Peru, VT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (4mi).
