December weather forecast
Northford, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Northford, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). During December nights, Northford witnesses a consistent average temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.2 rainfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Northford, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Northford, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Northford, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Northford have in December?

In Northford, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Northford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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 Northford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Northford, CT

Average temperature in December - Northford, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Northford, CT

Average pressure in December - Northford, 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
Northford, CT

Average wind speed in December - Northford, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Northford, CT

Average humidity in December - Northford, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Northford, CT

Average rainfall in December - Northford, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Northford, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Northford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Northford, CT

Average snowfall in December - Northford, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Northford, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Northford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 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
Northford, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northford, 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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Northford, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Northford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Northford, CT

Average UV index in December - Northford, 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
Northford, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Northford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Northford, CT

Average visibility in December - Northford, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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