December weather forecast
Salisbury, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salisbury, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Salisbury's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Salisbury, Connecticut, usually rests at a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Salisbury is 82%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, Connecticut, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Salisbury is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Salisbury, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Salisbury is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury, Connecticut. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Salisbury?

The high-temperature, in December, in Salisbury, is 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Salisbury?

In December, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salisbury?

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

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

In Salisbury, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salisbury?

On the first day of December in Salisbury, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Salisbury is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salisbury, CT

Average temperature in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salisbury, CT

Average pressure in December - Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, CT

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salisbury, CT

Average humidity in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, CT

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, CT

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salisbury, CT

Average UV index in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Salisbury, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
Salisbury, CT

Average visibility in December - Salisbury, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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