December weather forecast
West Suffield, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Suffield, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). West Suffield's temperature lowers to a mean of 26.6°F (-3°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Suffield, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.2 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in West Suffield is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Suffield, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Suffield, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in West Suffield, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Suffield have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Suffield have in December?

In West Suffield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Suffield?

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Suffield, CT

Average temperature in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°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 (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°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
West Suffield, CT

Average pressure in December - West Suffield, 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 Suffield, CT

Average wind speed in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
West Suffield, CT

Average humidity in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Suffield, CT

Average rainfall in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
West Suffield, CT

Average rainfall days in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Suffield, CT

Average snowfall in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Suffield, CT

Average snowfall days in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 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 Suffield, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Suffield, 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 5min

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
West Suffield, CT

Average sunshine days in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
West Suffield, CT

Average UV index in December - West Suffield, 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
West Suffield, CT

Average cloud cover in December - West Suffield, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
West Suffield, CT

Average visibility in December - West Suffield, 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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