On December 22, Fairfield County is expected to experience a high temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit, though it will feel more like 38 degrees. The overnight low is predicted to be around 36 degrees. The day will start sunny but transition to increasing cloud cover as it progresses.
Wind and Weather Details
Southeast winds are forecasted to blow at approximately 6.9 miles per hour throughout the day. This wind pattern is typical for the region during this time of year.
Health Impacts of the Weather
Weather conditions create a lowered risk of catching a cold, and will help to make colds less severe and of shorter duration. Weather conditions create a lowered risk of catching the flu, and will help to make a case of the flu less severe and of shorter duration.
The weather will not significantly impact the risk of a pulmonary attack. Weather conditions create a lowered risk of weather-related arthritis pain, and will help to make pain less severe and of shorter duration.
Historical Weather Comparison
Historically, December 22 in Fairfield County tends to be slightly wet, with an average precipitation of 0.09 inches. The forecasted high of 42 degrees is above the 30-year average maximum temperature of 40 degrees for this date. Similarly, the predicted low of 36 degrees is 11 degrees warmer than the normal low of 25 degrees.
Record temperatures for December 22 include a high of 67 degrees set in 2013 and a low of 2 degrees recorded in 2008.