December weather forecastColumbia, CT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Columbia, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
Columbia observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). An average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Columbia, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 15.98" (406mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbia, 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).
Average pressure in December
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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).
Average humidity in December
Columbia, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbia, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbia, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Columbia, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbia, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Columbia, CT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 42min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbia, 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).
Average UV index in December
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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).
Average visibility in December
Columbia, 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).
