December weather forecastDarien, CT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Darien, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Darien, in December, registers an average low temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are July and December, with an average 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Darien, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Darien, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.7 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Darien, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Darien, CT
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Darien, CT
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Darien, CT
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Darien, CT
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Darien, CT
- Average rainfall in December: 4.17"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.48").
Average rainfall days in December
Darien, CT
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Darien, CT
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Darien, CT
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Darien, CT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Darien, CT
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Darien, 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
Darien, CT
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Darien, CT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
