December weather forecastSouth Woodstock, CT

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in South Woodstock, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). In South Woodstock, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In South Woodstock, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Woodstock are January through May, November and December. In South Woodstock, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Woodstock, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.

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, in South Woodstock, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in South Woodstock, is 39.4°F (4.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December in South Woodstock, Connecticut, is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall in South Woodstock, Connecticut, is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

In South Woodstock, Connecticut, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In South Woodstock, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South Woodstock.

In South Woodstock, Connecticut, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

On the first day of December in South Woodstock, 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 December, the average sunshine duration in South Woodstock, Connecticut, 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 South Woodstock, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, 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).