Weather in December in Connecticut
Thinking about venturing to Connecticut this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Connecticut in December?
Connecticut is a region in the United States of America. December in Connecticut generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Cornwall Bridge to 8°C in Old Saybrook. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Old Saybrook and -5°C in Cornwall Bridge.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Stamford with an average of 115 mm to high snow/rainfall in Naugatuck with 134 mm.Average sunshine
Stamford enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Connecticut for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Connecticut climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Connecticut?
Stamford
In December Stamford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mystic
In December Mystic generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Danbury
In December Danbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Windsor Locks
In December Windsor Locks generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Groton
In December Groton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Connecticut, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Connecticut?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Stamford, December may not be the ideal time to visit Connecticut.
Generally speaking, May and September provide perfect weather in Stamford. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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