December weather forecast
Danbury, CT

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Weather in December

December sees Danbury, Connecticut, dressed in a white gown of snow. The city experiences an increase in snowfall to 0.55" (14mm), occurring over approximately four days. This is a clear sign that the cold, wintry days are back in full swing. Short daylight hours and reduced sunshine add to the chill factor. Despite the high relative humidity, the cold winds of December all but extinguish the lingering warmth of the past months.

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is witnessed in Danbury during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Danbury, Connecticut, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Danbury, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Danbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Danbury. In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. In Danbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Danbury, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Danbury, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Danbury is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Danbury in December?

The high-temperature in Danbury during December is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Danbury?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Danbury in December?

In December, in Danbury, Connecticut, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Danbury in December?

In Danbury, Connecticut, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Danbury?

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

How many hours of daylight does Danbury have in December?

In Danbury, Connecticut, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Danbury?

On the first day of December in Danbury, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Danbury?

The average sunshine duration in December in Danbury, Connecticut, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Danbury?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Danbury, Connecticut.

How high is the UV index in December in Danbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Danbury is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Danbury, CT

Average temperature in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Danbury, CT

Average pressure in December - Danbury, 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
Danbury, CT

Average wind speed in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Danbury, CT

Average humidity in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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
Danbury, CT

Average rainfall in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Danbury, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Danbury, CT

Average snowfall in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Danbury, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Danbury, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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
Danbury, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Danbury, CT

Average UV index in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Danbury, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Danbury, CT

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

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

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