December weather forecast
Durham, CT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Durham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). In December, Durham records an average nighttime temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Durham is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Durham, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Durham, Connecticut.
On the first day of December in Durham, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Durham, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Durham is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Durham?

During December, Durham experiences an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Durham?

The average relative humidity in December in Durham is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Durham?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Durham in December?

In Durham, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Durham in December?

In Durham, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durham?

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

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Durham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Durham, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Durham?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Durham?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Durham, Connecticut, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Durham?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Durham, CT

Average temperature in December - Durham, CT
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Durham, CT

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

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Average wind speed in December
Durham, CT

Average wind speed in December - Durham, CT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Durham, CT

Average humidity in December - Durham, CT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Durham, CT

Average rainfall in December - Durham, CT
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Durham, CT

Average rainfall days in December - Durham, CT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Durham, CT

Average snowfall in December - Durham, CT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Durham, CT

Average snowfall days in December - Durham, CT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Durham, 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Durham, CT

Average sunshine days in December - Durham, CT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Durham, CT

Average UV index in December - Durham, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Durham, CT

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Durham, CT

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

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

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