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

Can you expect sunny skies in Waterbury in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Waterbury includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Waterbury in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Waterbury. September typically offers 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 Waterbury climate page with graphs.

 

Waterbury, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 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.

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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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