December weather forecast
Kent, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kent, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Kent's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Kent, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kent, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kent, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kent, Connecticut, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 in Kent. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kent, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kent, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kent, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kent, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kent have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kent have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

In Kent, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Kent, CT

Average temperature in December - Kent, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Kent, CT

Average pressure in December - Kent, 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
Kent, CT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Kent, CT

Average humidity in December - Kent, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Kent, CT

Average rainfall in December - Kent, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Kent, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Kent, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kent, CT

Average snowfall in December - Kent, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kent, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Kent, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kent, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kent, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Kent, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kent, CT

Average UV index in December - Kent, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Kent, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Kent, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Kent, CT

Average visibility in December - Kent, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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