December weather forecast
Mansfield Center, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mansfield Center, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). Mansfield Center's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Mansfield Center, Connecticut, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mansfield Center, Connecticut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Mansfield Center, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mansfield Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mansfield Center, is 39.2°F (4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mansfield Center, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mansfield Center, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mansfield Center, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mansfield Center, Connecticut, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average temperature in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Mansfield Center, CT

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average humidity in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average rainfall in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average snowfall in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mansfield 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Mansfield Center, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mansfield Center, CT

Average UV index in December - Mansfield Center, 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
Mansfield Center, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Mansfield Center, CT

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

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

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