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

What does the weather outlook for Stamford look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Stamford generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Stamford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 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 141 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 Stamford. 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 Stamford climate page with graphs.

 

Stamford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 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

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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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