December weather forecast
Northford, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Northford, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

Northford's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Northford's temperature drops to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Northford, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Northford, Connecticut, there are 134.2 rainfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Northford are January through May, November and December. In Northford, Connecticut, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Northford is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Northford. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Northford?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Northford during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Northford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Northford, Connecticut, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Northford in December?

In Northford, Connecticut, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Northford in December?

In Northford, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northford?

December has the shortest days of the year in Northford, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Northford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Northford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Northford?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Northford?

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

Average temperature in December - Northford, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northford, CT

Average pressure in December - Northford, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Northford, CT

Average wind speed in December - Northford, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Northford, CT

Average humidity in December - Northford, 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
Northford, CT

Average rainfall in December - Northford, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northford, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Northford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northford, CT

Average snowfall in December - Northford, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Northford, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Northford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 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
Northford, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northford, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northford, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Northford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northford, CT

Average UV index in December - Northford, 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
Northford, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Northford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Northford, CT

Average visibility in December - Northford, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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