December weather forecast
Stowe, VT

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A small village in Stowe, Vermont, with colorful scenes from the fall foliage beauty
A small village in Stowe, Vermont, with colorful scenes from the fall foliage beauty

Weather in December

December heralds winter with lower temperatures and the onset of snowfall, amounting to 3.39in on average. The town gets adorned with a white blanket of snow, lending it a classic holiday charm. Amidst the cold and snowy days, the spirit of the holiday season warms the residents of Stowe. The festive period keeps the town bustling with activities, illuminated by shimmering holiday lights. As the final month of the year, December wraps Stowe in a beautiful snowy cover, echoing the joys of the festive season.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Stowe's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). An average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Stowe during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Stowe is 86%.

Rainfall

In Stowe, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stowe, Vermont, there are 128.5 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Stowe, it is snowing for 17.9 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stowe, there are 83.8 snowfall days, and 21.46" (545mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Stowe, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stowe?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Stowe, Vermont, during December are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Stowe?

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

How much does it rain in Stowe in December?

In Stowe, Vermont, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Stowe?

In December, it is snowing for 17.9 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stowe?

December has the shortest days of the year in Stowe, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stowe?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stowe, Vermont, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stowe have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Stowe, Vermont, is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Stowe?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Stowe?

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

Average temperature in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stowe, VT

Average pressure in December - Stowe, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Stowe, VT

Average wind speed in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stowe, VT

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Stowe, VT

Average rainfall in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stowe, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stowe, VT

Average snowfall in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stowe, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.9 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
Stowe, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stowe, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stowe, VT

Average UV index in December - Stowe, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stowe, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Stowe, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Stowe, VT

Average visibility in December - Stowe, 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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