December weather forecast
Apponaug, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Apponaug, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). Apponaug records a consistent low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Apponaug, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Apponaug. In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Apponaug, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Apponaug, records 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Apponaug in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Apponaug, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Apponaug have in December?

In Apponaug, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Apponaug, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Apponaug, RI

Average temperature in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Apponaug, RI

Average pressure in December - Apponaug, 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
Apponaug, RI

Average wind speed in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Apponaug, RI

Average humidity in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Apponaug, RI

Average rainfall in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Apponaug, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Apponaug, RI

Average snowfall in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Apponaug, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Apponaug, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Apponaug, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Apponaug, RI

Average UV index in December - Apponaug, 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
Apponaug, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Apponaug, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Apponaug, RI

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

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

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