December weather forecast
Ripton, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ripton, Vermont, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). An average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Ripton, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ripton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.1 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ripton. In Ripton, Vermont, in December, snow falls for 15.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.08" (129mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ripton, there are 86.6 snowfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ripton, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ripton, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ripton are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ripton in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Ripton?

In Ripton, Vermont, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ripton?

In Ripton, Vermont, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ripton?

In December, in Ripton, Vermont, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ripton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ripton, Vermont, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ripton?

The average day length in December in Ripton is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ripton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ripton?

In Ripton, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ripton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ripton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ripton, VT

Average temperature in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ripton, VT

Average pressure in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Ripton, VT

Average wind speed in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ripton, VT

Average humidity in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ripton, VT

Average rainfall in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ripton, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ripton, VT

Average snowfall in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ripton, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 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
Ripton, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ripton, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ripton, VT

Average UV index in December - Ripton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ripton, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Ripton, VT

Average visibility in December - Ripton, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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