December weather forecastSharon, VT

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sharon, Vermont, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and min 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). During December, Sharon's temperature averages to a still subzero cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Sharon, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sharon, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sharon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.4 days and collects up to 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sharon, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sharon, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sharon, the average sunshine in December is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) respectively.

In Sharon, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sharon, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Sharon, Vermont, is 8h and 59min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Sharon, VT

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sharon, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Sharon, VT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Sharon, VT

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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