December weather forecastEast Haddam, CT

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Haddam, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

East Haddam's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). East Haddam records a steady low-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In East Haddam, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In East Haddam, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In East Haddam, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In East Haddam, Connecticut, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In East Haddam, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

East Haddam in December has an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In East Haddam, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

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

In East Haddam, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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

In East Haddam, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
East Haddam, 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
East Haddam, CT

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
East Haddam, CT

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
East Haddam, 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
East Haddam, CT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
East Haddam, CT

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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