December weather forecast
Ashaway, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ashaway, Rhode Island, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.6°F (5.9°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 33.4°F (0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Ashaway, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ashaway, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Ashaway?

In Ashaway, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ashaway?

In Ashaway, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ashaway, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ashaway?

In Ashaway, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ashaway, RI

Average temperature in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashaway, RI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ashaway, RI

Average wind speed in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashaway, RI

Average humidity in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashaway, RI

Average rainfall in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashaway, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashaway, RI

Average snowfall in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashaway, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashaway, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Ashaway, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashaway, RI

Average UV index in December - Ashaway, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashaway, RI

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ashaway, RI

Average visibility in December - Ashaway, 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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