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

How does the December weather in Shelton compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Shelton typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -3°C.

Precipitation

Shelton in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 139 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shelton. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shelton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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