Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). Stafford, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.6 days and collects up to 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Stafford, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:28 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Stafford, CT
- Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Stafford, 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
Stafford, CT
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Stafford, CT
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Stafford, CT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, June and July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Stafford, CT
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Stafford, CT
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Stafford, CT
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stafford, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Stafford, CT
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Stafford, 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
Stafford, CT
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Stafford, 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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