Normal weather for New Haven in December
It's cold in December in New Haven with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -3°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -12°C and -3°C.
In December, there is an average of 7,7 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. Of the total precipitation, about 26 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
New Haven in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
3°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
7°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
-3°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
7,7 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
26 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
11 days | 1 day | |
Start of December
The month of December starts in New Haven with cold temperatures, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights close to -4°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 3°C, with nights close to -6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in New Haven will be around -0°C, with nights close to -9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for New Haven in December
With 20°C, New Haven hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -24°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -30°C to a high of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in New Haven
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in New Haven, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in New Haven
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for New Haven, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 3 days of rain in New Haven.
Daily Snowfall in December in New Haven
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in New Haven, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in New Haven
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in New Haven, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in New Haven Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in New Haven, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in New Haven Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in New Haven, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in New Haven per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in New Haven, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for New Haven
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Average Weather in New Haven by Month
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