December weather forecast
Taftville, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taftville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). In the month of December, Taftville experiences an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Taftville, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Taftville is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature during December is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Taftville, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Taftville, Connecticut, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Taftville?

In Taftville, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Taftville, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Taftville.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Taftville, Connecticut, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taftville, CT

Average temperature in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°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 (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Taftville, CT

Average pressure in December - Taftville, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Taftville, CT

Average wind speed in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Taftville, CT

Average humidity in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Taftville, CT

Average rainfall in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Taftville, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Taftville, CT

Average snowfall in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Taftville, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Taftville, CT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Taftville, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Taftville, CT

Average UV index in December - Taftville, 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
Taftville, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Taftville, CT

Average visibility in December - Taftville, CT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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