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

Curious about the December weather in Hartford? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Hartford generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C.

Hartford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Hartford in December?

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 in December.

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

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