December weather forecast
Burlington, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Burlington, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Burlington's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Burlington records an average nighttime low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Burlington, Connecticut, is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burlington. In Burlington, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. In Burlington, Connecticut, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Burlington.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Burlington in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Burlington, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Burlington?

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

What is the rainiest month in Burlington?

The month with the most rainfall in Burlington, Connecticut, is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Burlington in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, Connecticut, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burlington?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, Connecticut, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Burlington?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Burlington?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Burlington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Burlington, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, CT

Average temperature in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°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 (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Burlington, CT

Average pressure in December - Burlington, CT
  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Burlington, CT

Average wind speed in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Burlington, CT

Average humidity in December - Burlington, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Burlington, CT

Average rainfall in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Burlington, CT

Average snowfall in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burlington, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Burlington, CT

Average UV index in December - Burlington, 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
Burlington, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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 35).

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Average visibility in December
Burlington, CT

Average visibility in December - Burlington, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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