December weather forecast
Southwood Acres, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Southwood Acres, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Southwood Acres's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Southwood Acres reports a steady low-temperature average of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Southwood Acres, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Southwood Acres?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Southwood Acres, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Southwood Acres 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average temperature in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average pressure in December - Southwood Acres, 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
Southwood Acres, CT

Average wind speed in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average humidity in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average rainfall in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average snowfall in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southwood Acres, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average UV index in December - Southwood Acres, 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
Southwood Acres, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Southwood Acres, CT

Average visibility in December - Southwood Acres, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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