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Weather on December 16

Bridgeport, CT

55 Years of Data

Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
26°F
Warmest
2021
56°F avg
Coldest
2016
17°F avg

About This Date

December 16th in Bridgeport, CT typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 41°F and lows near 26°F. Over 51 years of records, the warmest December 16th was in 2021 (56°F average), while the coldest was 2016 (17°F) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 43% of recorded December 16th dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 8.4"). The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 16th in Bridgeport, CT? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202534°22°28°
202449°17°33°2.13"3.3"
202353°30°42°
202239°34°36°1.98"
2021warmest64°48°56°
202025°19°22°1.45"8.4"
201933°26°30°
201842°35°39°2.01"
201733°17°25°
2016coldest24°10°17°
201550°34°42°
201441°26°34°0.48"
201330°13°21°
201237°34°35°0.08"
201153°33°43°
201030°12°21°
200935°23°29°0.05"0.2"
200855°28°42°0.58"0.4"
200733°19°26°1.52"1.2"
200650°33°42°
200540°28°34°3.76"
200437°14°26°
200343°19°31°
200238°23°30°0.25"1.1"
200138°26°32°
200042°29°35°0.86"
199948°34°41°0.03"
199845°27°36°
199748°18°33°
199642°37°40°0.05"
199533°28°31°
199434°20°27°
199346°24°35°
199243°26°34°
199130°18°24°0.03"0.2"
198645°23°34°
198538°23°30°
198442°30°36°
198350°32°41°
198257°40°48°3.1"
198139°29°34°2.29"
198034°20°27°0.28"1.5"
197938°29°33°0.13"
197847°26°36°
197744°28°36°
197644°23°34°
197551°29°40°
197437°30°34°2.54"2"
197330°22°26°0.23"1"
197232°22°27°0.91"
197158°36°47°
51 years of data from DANBURY

Bridgeport, CT Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Bridgeport, CT Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6"12"JFMAMJJASOND2.4"0"
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Bridgeport, CT Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Bridgeport, CT

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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