December weather forecast
Portland, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Portland, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Throughout December, Portland encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Portland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Portland, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Portland, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Portland, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Portland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Portland, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Portland in December?

In Portland, Connecticut, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Portland have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Portland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Portland, CT

Average temperature in December - Portland, 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 (34°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 (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Portland, CT

Average pressure in December - Portland, CT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Portland, CT

Average wind speed in December - Portland, 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 (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Portland, CT

Average humidity in December - Portland, 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
Portland, CT

Average rainfall in December - Portland, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Portland, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Portland, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Portland, CT

Average snowfall in December - Portland, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Portland, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Portland, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Portland, CT

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

Average sunshine days in December
Portland, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Portland, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Portland, CT

Average UV index in December - Portland, 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
Portland, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Portland, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Portland, CT

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

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

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