December weather forecast
Cromwell, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cromwell, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Cromwell experiences a mean low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Cromwell, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cromwell, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cromwell, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cromwell, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Cromwell, CT

Average pressure in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Cromwell, CT

Average wind speed in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Cromwell, CT

Average humidity in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Cromwell, CT

Average rainfall in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Cromwell, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cromwell, CT

Average snowfall in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cromwell, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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
Cromwell, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cromwell, CT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Cromwell, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Cromwell, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Cromwell, CT

Average visibility in December - Cromwell, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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