December weather forecast
Storrs, CT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Storrs, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

Storrs's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). An average minimum temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) marks the month of December in Storrs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Storrs, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Storrs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Storrs, Connecticut, are January through May, November and December. In Storrs, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Storrs, there are 21.5 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) 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 in Storrs, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Storrs is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Storrs. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Storrs in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Storrs, Connecticut, are 39.2°F (4°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Storrs?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Storrs?

In Storrs, Connecticut, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Storrs?

In Storrs, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Storrs?

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

How many hours of daylight does Storrs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Storrs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Storrs, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Storrs?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Storrs, Connecticut, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Storrs have in December?

In Storrs, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Storrs?

In Storrs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Storrs, CT

Average temperature in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Storrs, CT

Average pressure in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Storrs, CT

Average wind speed in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Storrs, CT

Average humidity in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Storrs, CT

Average rainfall in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Storrs, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Storrs, CT

Average snowfall in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Storrs, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 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
Storrs, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Storrs, 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 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Storrs, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Storrs, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Storrs, CT

Average UV index in December - Storrs, 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
Storrs, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Storrs, CT

Average visibility in December - Storrs, 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).

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