December weather forecast
Colebrook, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colebrook, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). The low-temperature averages to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Colebrook, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Colebrook are October and December, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colebrook, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Colebrook, 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Colebrook, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Colebrook, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Colebrook?

In Colebrook, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Colebrook, CT

Average temperature in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Colebrook, CT

Average pressure in December - Colebrook, 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
Colebrook, CT

Average wind speed in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Colebrook, CT

Average humidity in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Colebrook, CT

Average rainfall in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Colebrook, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colebrook, CT

Average snowfall in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colebrook, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colebrook, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colebrook, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colebrook, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Colebrook, CT

Average UV index in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Colebrook, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Colebrook, CT

Average visibility in December - Colebrook, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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