Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Foster, in December, experiences an average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Foster, Rhode Island. In Foster, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Foster, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Foster, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Foster, 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
Foster, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Foster, RI
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Foster, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Foster, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Foster, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Foster, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Foster, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Foster, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Foster, 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
Foster, RI
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Foster, RI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
Foster, Rhode Island, USA
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