December weather forecast
Andover, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Andover, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) on average during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Andover is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Andover, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Andover, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Andover.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Andover?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Andover, is 39.4°F (4.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Andover?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Andover?

The month with the most rainfall in Andover is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Andover?

In Andover, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Andover in December?

In Andover, Connecticut, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Andover?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Andover, Connecticut.

How many hours of daylight does Andover have in December?

In Andover, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Andover?

On the first day of December in Andover, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Andover?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Andover, Connecticut, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Andover have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Andover?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Andover?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Andover, CT

Average temperature in December - Andover, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Andover, CT

Average pressure in December - Andover, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Andover, CT

Average wind speed in December - Andover, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Andover, CT

Average humidity in December - Andover, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Andover, CT

Average rainfall in December - Andover, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Andover, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Andover, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Andover, CT

Average snowfall in December - Andover, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Andover, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Andover, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Andover, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Andover, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Andover, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Andover, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Andover, CT

Average UV index in December - Andover, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Andover, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Andover, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Andover, CT

Average visibility in December - Andover, 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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