December weather forecast
Bennington, VT

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The beautiful mirrored view of the sky in Lake Paran in Bennington, Vermont
The beautiful mirrored view of the sky in Lake Paran in Bennington, Vermont

Weather in December

December greets Bennington with biting cold and heavy snowfall, setting the stage for the holiday season. Amidst the winter chill, the exceptional beauty of the city draped in snow casts a mesmerizing feel. With the scale tilting between a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), the onset of winter is felt. A substantial amount of 7.05" (179mm) of snowfall spread across 12.1 days paints the town white. Despite the biting cold, the festivity in the air warms the spirits of the residents.

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) from November's frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). In December, Bennington experiences an average nighttime temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Bennington, Vermont, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.1 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Bennington, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bennington, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.4 days and aggregates up to 44.72" (1136mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bennington, Vermont.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bennington in December?

December temperatures in Bennington vary between a high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bennington?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Bennington in December?

In Bennington, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bennington?

In Bennington, during December, snow falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bennington?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bennington, Vermont.

How many hours of daylight does Bennington have in December?

In December, the average day length in Bennington is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bennington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bennington?

In Bennington, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bennington?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bennington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bennington is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bennington, VT

Average temperature in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bennington, VT

Average pressure in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bennington, VT

Average wind speed in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bennington, VT

Average humidity in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bennington, VT

Average rainfall in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bennington, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bennington, VT

Average snowfall in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bennington, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 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
Bennington, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bennington, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bennington, VT

Average UV index in December - Bennington, 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
Bennington, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Bennington, VT

Average visibility in December - Bennington, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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