December weather forecastRipton, VT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing 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
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Ripton falls to an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Ripton, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. 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 December, in Ripton, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 snowfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year 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.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ripton, Vermont. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
