December weather forecast
South Windham, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Windham, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Windham, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) 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 6:56 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, 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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Windham, Connecticut. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, South Windham experiences an average high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in South Windham, Connecticut, is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In South Windham, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 South Windham have in December?

In South Windham, Connecticut, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:19 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 South Windham, 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Windham, CT

Average temperature in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
South Windham, CT

Average pressure in December - South Windham, 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
South Windham, CT

Average wind speed in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
South Windham, CT

Average humidity in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
South Windham, CT

Average rainfall in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
South Windham, CT

Average rainfall days in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Windham, CT

Average snowfall in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Windham, CT

Average snowfall days in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
South Windham, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Windham, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Windham, CT

Average sunshine days in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
South Windham, CT

Average UV index in December - South Windham, 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
South Windham, CT

Average cloud cover in December - South Windham, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
South Windham, CT

Average visibility in December - South Windham, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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