December weather forecast
Canton Valley, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canton Valley, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canton Valley, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Canton Valley, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Canton Valley, 37.6°F (3.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Canton Valley, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Canton Valley have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / 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, in Canton Valley, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton Valley have in December?

In Canton Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Canton Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canton Valley, CT

Average temperature in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average pressure in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average wind speed in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average humidity in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average rainfall in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average snowfall in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average UV index in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Canton Valley, 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 Valley, CT

Average visibility in December - Canton Valley, 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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