December weather forecast
Deep River, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Deep River, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Deep River reports a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

In Deep River, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Deep River is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Deep River, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 9.53" (242mm) of snow.

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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, Deep River experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Deep River, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Deep River, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Deep River, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) 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 in Deep River.

What is the average length of the day in December in Deep River?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Deep River, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Deep River?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Deep River, CT

Average temperature in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Deep River, CT

Average pressure in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deep River, CT

Average wind speed in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Deep River, CT

Average humidity in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Deep River, CT

Average rainfall in December - Deep River, 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 (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Deep River, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deep River, CT

Average snowfall in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deep River, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Deep River, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deep River, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deep River, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Deep River, CT

Average UV index in December - Deep River, 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
Deep River, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Deep River, CT

Average visibility in December - Deep River, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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