December weather forecast
Higganum, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Higganum, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F and an average high of 40.6°F.

Temperature

As December arrives, Higganum's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cool 50°F to a cold 40.6°F. Higganum experiences a consistent average temperature of 30°F throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Higganum is 76%.

Rainfall

In Higganum, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" of precipitation. In Higganum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.9 days and collects up to 11.14" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Higganum. In Higganum, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" of snow. Throughout the year, in Higganum, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 3.7" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Higganum.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Higganum, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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FAQ

How cold does it get in Higganum in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Higganum, is 40.6°F and the average low-temperature is 30°F. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Higganum?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Higganum in December?

In Higganum, Connecticut, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.14" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Higganum?

In Higganum, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.55" of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Higganum?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Higganum?

The average day length in December in Higganum is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Higganum?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Higganum have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Higganum, Connecticut, is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Higganum?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Higganum?

In Higganum, Connecticut, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Higganum, CT

Average temperature in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Higganum, CT

Average pressure in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Higganum, CT

Average wind speed in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Higganum, CT

Average humidity in December - Higganum, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Higganum, CT

Average rainfall in December - Higganum, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Higganum, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Higganum, CT

Average snowfall in December - Higganum, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Higganum, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Higganum, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Higganum, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Higganum, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Higganum, CT

Average UV index in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Higganum, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Higganum, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Higganum, CT

Average visibility in December - Higganum, 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).

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