December weather forecast
West Hartland, CT

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Hartland, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In West Hartland, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Hartland, Connecticut, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in West Hartland, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in West Hartland?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In West Hartland, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In West Hartland, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

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.

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 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Hartland, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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 West Hartland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
West Hartland, CT

Average temperature in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
West Hartland, CT

Average pressure in December - West Hartland, 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
West Hartland, CT

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

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

Average humidity in December
West Hartland, CT

Average humidity in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
West Hartland, CT

Average rainfall in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
West Hartland, CT

Average rainfall days in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Hartland, CT

Average snowfall in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Hartland, CT

Average snowfall days in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Hartland, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Hartland, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Hartland, CT

Average sunshine days in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
West Hartland, CT

Average UV index in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
West Hartland, CT

Average cloud cover in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
West Hartland, CT

Average visibility in December - West Hartland, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

West Hartland, Connecticut, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location