December weather forecast
Albion, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Albion, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Albion temperatures generally rest at a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In Albion, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.6 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Albion, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Albion, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Albion, Rhode Island, is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Albion, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Albion, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Albion is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Albion, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albion have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Albion, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Albion, RI

Average temperature in December - Albion, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Albion, RI

Average pressure in December - Albion, RI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Albion, RI

Average wind speed in December - Albion, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Albion, RI

Average humidity in December - Albion, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Albion, RI

Average rainfall in December - Albion, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Albion, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Albion, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Albion, RI

Average snowfall in December - Albion, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Albion, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Albion, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Albion, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albion, RI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Albion, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Albion, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Albion, RI

Average UV index in December - Albion, RI
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Albion, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Albion, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Albion, RI

Average visibility in December - Albion, RI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (5mi).

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