December weather forecast
Thomaston, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Thomaston, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). In Thomaston, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thomaston, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.9 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Thomaston, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Thomaston, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Thomaston, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Thomaston, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Thomaston is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Thomaston have in December?

In Thomaston, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thomaston, CT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Thomaston, CT

Average pressure in December - Thomaston, 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
Thomaston, CT

Average wind speed in December - Thomaston, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Thomaston, CT

Average humidity in December - Thomaston, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Thomaston, CT

Average rainfall in December - Thomaston, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Thomaston, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Thomaston, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thomaston, CT

Average snowfall in December - Thomaston, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thomaston, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Thomaston, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thomaston, 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
Thomaston, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Thomaston, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Thomaston, CT

Average UV index in December - Thomaston, 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
Thomaston, CT

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

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 35).

Average visibility in December
Thomaston, CT

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

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

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