December weather forecast
Glastonbury Center, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Glastonbury Center, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Glastonbury Center experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). An average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Glastonbury Center, Connecticut, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Glastonbury Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.1 days and aggregates up to 15.63" (397mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Glastonbury Center experiences an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Glastonbury Center?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Glastonbury Center, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Glastonbury Center?

In Glastonbury Center, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Glastonbury Center have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Glastonbury Center, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 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 December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average temperature in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average pressure in December - Glastonbury Center, 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
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average wind speed in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average humidity in December - Glastonbury Center, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average rainfall in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average snowfall in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glastonbury Center, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average UV index in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Glastonbury Center, CT

Average visibility in December - Glastonbury Center, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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