December weather forecastLakeside, CT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lakeside, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Temperature
A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). An average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is observed during the December nights.Humidity
In Lakeside, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lakeside, Connecticut, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Lakeside, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average rainfall in December: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average snowfall in December: 3.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Lakeside, 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 36).
Average visibility in December
Lakeside, CT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
