December weather forecast
Higganum, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Higganum, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). In December, Higganum records an average nighttime temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Higganum, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Higganum, Connecticut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.9 days and collects up to 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Higganum, Connecticut, are January through May, November and December. In Higganum, Connecticut, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Higganum.
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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Higganum is 4.6h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Higganum during December?

The high-temperature in Higganum during December is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Higganum?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Higganum?

In Higganum, Connecticut, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Higganum in December?

In Higganum, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Higganum?

December has the shortest days of the year in Higganum, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Higganum have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Higganum?

On the first day of December in Higganum, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Higganum?

The average sunshine duration in December in Higganum, Connecticut, is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Higganum?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Higganum?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Higganum, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Higganum, CT

Average temperature in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Higganum, CT

Average pressure in December - Higganum, 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
Higganum, CT

Average wind speed in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Higganum, CT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Higganum, CT

Average rainfall in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Higganum, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Higganum, CT

Average snowfall in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Higganum, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Higganum, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Higganum, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Higganum, CT

Average UV index in December - Higganum, 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
Higganum, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Higganum, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Higganum, CT

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

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

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