December weather forecastWaitsfield, VT
December
Weather in December
December witnesses a reprise of winter in Waitsfield, manifesting the shortest days and extended, cold nights. Temperatures plunge, tending towards the freezing mark. Snowfall makes a full comeback, often painting the town white, echoing January conditions. Sunshine is a precious commodity with only 8.9 hours of daylight and a mere 3.1 hours of sunshine. As the curtain falls on the year, the chilly grip of January isn't far off.Temperature
December in Waitsfield comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Waitsfield experiences a steady low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Waitsfield, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Waitsfield, Vermont, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.5 rainfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Waitsfield, in December, during 17 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.4 snowfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.2°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 (11.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Waitsfield, 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
Waitsfield, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 17 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waitsfield, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Waitsfield, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Waitsfield, 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
Waitsfield, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Waitsfield, 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).
