December weather forecast
Pomfret, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pomfret, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Pomfret experiences a nighttime temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pomfret, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pomfret are January through April, November and December. In Pomfret, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Pomfret experiences an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pomfret, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pomfret?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pomfret, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Pomfret are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pomfret, MD

Average temperature in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pomfret, MD

Average pressure in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pomfret, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Pomfret, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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