Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Stepping into December, Meriden observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). During December, Meriden consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Meriden, CT
- Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Meriden, 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
Meriden, CT
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Meriden, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Meriden, CT
- Average rainfall in December: 3.82"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Meriden, CT
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Meriden, CT
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Meriden, CT
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Meriden, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Meriden, CT
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Meriden, 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
Meriden, CT
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Meriden, CT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and September (5mi).
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