December weather forecast
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Lake Pocotopaug observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Lake Pocotopaug observes an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Pocotopaug is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lake Pocotopaug are January through May, November and December. In Lake Pocotopaug, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Pocotopaug, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Pocotopaug, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Lake Pocotopaug are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Lake Pocotopaug?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lake Pocotopaug, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Pocotopaug?

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

What is the wettest month in Lake Pocotopaug?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Pocotopaug?

In December, in Lake Pocotopaug, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake Pocotopaug?

In December, in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Pocotopaug?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lake Pocotopaug have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake Pocotopaug?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Pocotopaug, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Lake Pocotopaug?

The months with the least sunshine in Lake Pocotopaug are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Pocotopaug?

In Lake Pocotopaug, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Pocotopaug?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lake Pocotopaug?

In Lake Pocotopaug, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average pressure in December - Lake Pocotopaug, 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
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average wind speed in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average humidity in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average rainfall in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average snowfall in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Pocotopaug, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average UV index in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Pocotopaug, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

Average visibility in December - Lake Pocotopaug, 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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