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Hartford weather in December (Connecticut, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Hartford in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Hartford usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Hartford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 139 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hartford. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hartford climate page with graphs.

 

Hartford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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