December weather forecast
Union, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Union, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Union's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). Union records a steady low-temperature average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In Union, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Union, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Union, there are 148.3 rainfall days, and 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Union. In Union, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 19.53" (496mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Union is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Union, Connecticut, is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Union. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Union in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Union, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Union?

The average relative humidity in December in Union, Connecticut, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Union?

In Union, Connecticut, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Union?

In December, in Union, Connecticut, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Union?

The month with the shortest days in Union is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Union have in December?

The average day length in December in Union, Connecticut, is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Union?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Union, Connecticut, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Union have in December?

In Union, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Union?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Union?

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

Average temperature in December - Union, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Union, CT

Average pressure in December - Union, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Union, CT

Average wind speed in December - Union, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Union, CT

Average humidity in December - Union, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Union, CT

Average rainfall in December - Union, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Union, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Union, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Union, CT

Average snowfall in December - Union, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Union, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Union, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Union, CT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Union, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Union, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Union, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Union, CT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Union, CT

Average cloud cover in December - Union, CT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Union, CT

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

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

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