December weather forecastSouth Ryegate, VT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in South Ryegate, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). South Ryegate's temperature drops to an average low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In South Ryegate, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In South Ryegate, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 19.1 days. Throughout December, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Ryegate, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.4 days and aggregates up to 51.97" (1320mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South Ryegate.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
In South Ryegate, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health 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:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in December
South Ryegate, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 7.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
South Ryegate, VT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.6 days).
Average UV index in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
South Ryegate, VT
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
