December weather forecast
Bridgeport, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bridgeport, New York, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). Bridgeport documents a consistent average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) at night during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bridgeport, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bridgeport, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bridgeport, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bridgeport, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Bridgeport in December?

In Bridgeport, in December, snow falls for 16.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bridgeport, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average temperature in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average pressure in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average wind speed in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average humidity in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average rainfall in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average snowfall in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average UV index in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Bridgeport, NY

Average visibility in December - Bridgeport, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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