Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, Canterbury records an average temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) at night.Humidity
In Canterbury, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Canterbury, Connecticut, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canterbury, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canterbury, Connecticut.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, in Canterbury, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Canterbury, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. 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 informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Canterbury?
What is the average humidity in December in Canterbury?
What is the rainiest month in Canterbury?
How many days does it rain in December in Canterbury?
How much does it snow in Canterbury in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Canterbury?
How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Canterbury?
How long on average sun shines in December in Canterbury?
When is the lowest UV index in Canterbury?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Canterbury?
Average temperature in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Canterbury, CT
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canterbury, 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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Canterbury, 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
Canterbury, CT
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Canterbury, CT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).
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