December weather forecast
Broad Brook, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Broad Brook, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Broad Brook usually reports an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Broad Brook, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Broad Brook, Connecticut, is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Broad Brook, 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Broad Brook, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Broad Brook, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Broad Brook have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Broad Brook, Connecticut, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months 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 Broad Brook, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Broad Brook, CT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average pressure in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average wind speed in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average humidity in December - Broad Brook, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average rainfall in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average snowfall in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Broad Brook, 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
Broad Brook, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average UV index in December - Broad Brook, 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
Broad Brook, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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 34).

Average visibility in December
Broad Brook, CT

Average visibility in December - Broad Brook, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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