December weather forecastPomfret, CT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Pomfret, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).Temperature
The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). Pomfret records an average nighttime low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Pomfret is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Pomfret, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pomfret, Connecticut, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) 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 December, 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.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Pomfret 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 Pomfret. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pomfret, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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).
