December weather forecast
North Branford, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Branford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature in North Branford is a still cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In North Branford, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in North Branford is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Branford are January through May, November and December. In North Branford, Connecticut, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Branford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 10.12" (257mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in North Branford is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Branford, Connecticut, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in North Branford in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in North Branford, records 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Branford?

The average relative humidity in December in North Branford, Connecticut, is 75%.

What is the wettest month in North Branford?

The month with the most rainfall in North Branford, Connecticut, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in North Branford in December?

In North Branford, Connecticut, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in North Branford in December?

In North Branford, Connecticut, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Branford?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does North Branford have in December?

In North Branford, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in North Branford?

On the first day of December in North Branford, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in North Branford?

In North Branford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in North Branford?

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

How high is the UV index in December in North Branford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 temperature in December
North Branford, CT

Average temperature in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
North Branford, CT

Average pressure in December - North Branford, 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
North Branford, CT

Average wind speed in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
North Branford, CT

Average humidity in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
North Branford, CT

Average rainfall in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
North Branford, CT

Average rainfall days in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Branford, CT

Average snowfall in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Branford, CT

Average snowfall days in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
North Branford, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Branford, CT

Average sunshine days in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
North Branford, CT

Average UV index in December - North Branford, 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
North Branford, CT

Average cloud cover in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
North Branford, CT

Average visibility in December - North Branford, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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