December weather forecast
East Canaan, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in East Canaan, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). The average temperature in East Canaan during December nights dips to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In East Canaan, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In East Canaan, Connecticut, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In East Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In East Canaan, in December, during 9.8 snowfall days, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in East Canaan, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In East Canaan, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in East Canaan. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in East Canaan?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in East Canaan, Connecticut, during December are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in East Canaan?

The average relative humidity in December in East Canaan, Connecticut, is 82%.

How much does it rain in East Canaan in December?

In December, in East Canaan, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in East Canaan?

In December, in East Canaan, Connecticut, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Canaan?

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 East Canaan?

In December, the average day length in East Canaan, Connecticut, is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in East Canaan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in East Canaan, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Canaan have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in East Canaan is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in East Canaan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in East Canaan?

In East Canaan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Canaan, CT

Average temperature in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
East Canaan, CT

Average pressure in December - East Canaan, 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
East Canaan, CT

Average wind speed in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
East Canaan, CT

Average humidity in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
East Canaan, CT

Average rainfall in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
East Canaan, CT

Average rainfall days in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Canaan, CT

Average snowfall in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Canaan, CT

Average snowfall days in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Canaan, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Canaan, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Canaan, CT

Average sunshine days in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
East Canaan, CT

Average UV index in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
East Canaan, CT

Average cloud cover in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
East Canaan, CT

Average visibility in December - East Canaan, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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