December weather forecast
Canton Center, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Canton Center, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout December nights, Canton Center registers an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canton Center. In Canton Center, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Canton Center experiences an average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Canton Center, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Canton Center, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Canton Center, Connecticut, is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Canton Center?

In Canton Center, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canton Center, CT

Average temperature in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Canton Center, CT

Average pressure in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canton Center, CT

Average wind speed in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Canton Center, CT

Average humidity in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Canton Center, CT

Average rainfall in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Canton Center, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canton Center, CT

Average snowfall in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canton Center, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canton Center, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canton Center, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Canton Center, CT

Average UV index in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Canton Center, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Canton Center, CT

Average visibility in December - Canton Center, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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