December weather forecast
Danbury, CT

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Weather in December

December sees Danbury, Connecticut, dressed in a white gown of snow. The city experiences an increase in snowfall to 0.55" (14mm), occurring over approximately four days. This is a clear sign that the cold, wintry days are back in full swing. Short daylight hours and reduced sunshine add to the chill factor. Despite the high relative humidity, the cold winds of December all but extinguish the lingering warmth of the past months.

Temperature

Danbury's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). Danbury reports a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Danbury, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Danbury are January through April, October through December. In Danbury, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Danbury, Connecticut, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Danbury is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Danbury, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Danbury, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Danbury, is 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.3°F (-1.5°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 computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Danbury, Connecticut, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Danbury, Connecticut, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Danbury is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Danbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Danbury, CT

Average temperature in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Danbury, CT

Average pressure in December - Danbury, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Danbury, CT

Average wind speed in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Danbury, CT

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Danbury, CT

Average rainfall in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Danbury, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Danbury, CT

Average snowfall in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Danbury, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Danbury, 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Danbury, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Danbury, CT

Average UV index in December - Danbury, CT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Danbury, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Danbury, CT

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

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

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