December weather forecast
Waterbury Center, VT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waterbury Center, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average temperature drops to 18.9°F (-7.3°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Waterbury Center, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Waterbury Center, Vermont, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Waterbury Center, Vermont. In Waterbury Center, in December, during 19.6 snowfall days, 8.23" (209mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100 snowfall days, and 52.87" (1343mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, 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

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Waterbury Center are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. 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 Waterbury Center?

The high-temperature in Waterbury Center, Vermont, during December is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Waterbury Center?

The average relative humidity in December in Waterbury Center, Vermont, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Waterbury Center?

In Waterbury Center, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Waterbury Center?

In Waterbury Center, Vermont, in December, during 19.6 snowfall days, 8.23" (209mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Waterbury Center?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Waterbury Center.

What is the average length of the day in December in Waterbury Center?

The average day length in December in Waterbury Center, Vermont, is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Waterbury Center?

On the first day of December, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Waterbury Center?

In Waterbury Center, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Waterbury Center?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Waterbury Center?

In Waterbury Center, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Waterbury Center, VT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average pressure in December - Waterbury Center, 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
Waterbury Center, VT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average humidity in December - Waterbury Center, 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 (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average rainfall in December - Waterbury Center, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Waterbury Center, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average snowfall in December - Waterbury Center, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Waterbury Center, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 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
Waterbury Center, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waterbury Center, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Waterbury Center, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Waterbury Center, VT

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Waterbury Center, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Waterbury Center, VT

Average visibility in December - Waterbury Center, 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).

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