Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
32°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Stowe
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
32°F
Lows around 18°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
4.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 16 wet days, the highest monthly average.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 20° and nights feel near 13°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
6 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 28°F, easing to about 26°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning25°F
Rain28%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday29°F
Rain28%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon28°F
Rain27%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening25°F
Rain27%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 10 | 3.2 | 13 | 5.5 | 79 |
| Feb | 30 | 13 | 3.0 | 12 | 6.8 | 74 |
| Mar | 39 | 22 | 3.6 | 14 | 7.8 | 70 |
| Apr | 53 | 35 | 4.3 | 14 | 8.8 | 66 |
| May | 66 | 47 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.0 | 68 |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 5.4 | 15 | 10.7 | 74 |
| Jul | 78 | 61 | 5.3 | 16 | 11.7 | 77 |
| Aug | 76 | 59 | 4.3 | 15 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Sep | 70 | 52 | 4.0 | 11 | 9.1 | 80 |
| Oct | 56 | 40 | 5.2 | 15 | 6.9 | 80 |
| Nov | 43 | 29 | 3.9 | 15 | 5.4 | 78 |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 4.1 | 16 | 4.5 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology