December weather forecastPomfret Center, CT

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pomfret Center, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Pomfret Center observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 39.4°F (4.1°C) and the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Pomfret Center. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

On the first day of December in Pomfret Center, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

In Pomfret Center, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pomfret Center, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Pomfret Center, 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 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pomfret Center, 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
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Pomfret Center, CT

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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