December weather forecast
East Haven, CT

Share

Weather in December

In December, East Haven finally embraces the winter season in full swing, as the temperatures settle between 41.7°F and 32.4°F. As the snowflakes start to grace the town, December adds aesthetic value to the overall landscape. Shorter daylight hours and the onset of winter fog characterize this month's end condition. With winter festivities around the corner, the freezing East Haven temperatures and enchanting snow become part and parcel of the December scene.

Temperature

East Haven's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 50.7°F in November to a wintry 41.7°F. East Haven encounters an average low-temperature of 32.4°F during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in East Haven is 75%.

Rainfall

In East Haven, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" of precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Haven, there are 112.8 rainfall days, and 9.8" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in East Haven. December is the first month it typically snows in East Haven, Connecticut. Throughout December, in the average 2.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" of snow. Throughout the year, in East Haven, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 1.54" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in East Haven is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in East Haven, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in East Haven 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
[Resources]

FAQ

How cold is it in East Haven in December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.7°F and the low-temperature is 32.4°F.

What is the average humidity in December in East Haven?

In December, the average relative humidity in East Haven, Connecticut, is 75%.

How much does it rain in East Haven in December?

In December, in East Haven, Connecticut, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.1" of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in East Haven?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Haven?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in East Haven?

In December, the average day length in East Haven, Connecticut, is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in East Haven?

On the first day of December in East Haven, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Haven have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in East Haven, Connecticut, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in East Haven?

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

How high is the UV index in December in East Haven?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in East Haven, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
East Haven, CT

Average temperature in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
East Haven, CT

Average pressure in December - East Haven, 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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
East Haven, CT

Average wind speed in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
East Haven, CT

Average humidity in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
East Haven, CT

Average rainfall in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.51").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
East Haven, CT

Average rainfall days in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
East Haven, CT

Average snowfall in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
East Haven, CT

Average snowfall days in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Haven, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
East Haven, CT

Average sunshine days in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
East Haven, CT

Average UV index in December - East Haven, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
East Haven, CT

Average cloud cover in December - East Haven, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
East Haven, CT

Average visibility in December - East Haven, 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).

[Resources]

East Haven, Connecticut, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location