December weather forecast
Easton, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Easton, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

In Easton, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). The temperature during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Easton, Connecticut, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.3 snowfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Easton is 4.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Easton, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Easton. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Easton, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Easton have in December?

In Easton, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Easton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Easton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Easton, CT

Average temperature in December - Easton, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Easton, CT

Average pressure in December - Easton, 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
Easton, CT

Average wind speed in December - Easton, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Easton, CT

Average humidity in December - Easton, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Easton, CT

Average rainfall in December - Easton, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Easton, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Easton, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Easton, CT

Average snowfall in December - Easton, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Easton, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Easton, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Easton, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Easton, CT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Easton, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Easton, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Easton, CT

Average UV index in December - Easton, 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
Easton, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Easton, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Easton, CT

Average visibility in December - Easton, 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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