December weather forecast
Hope Valley, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hope Valley, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

In Hope Valley, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). Nighttime temperature in Hope Valley experiences an average drop to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hope Valley are January through May, November and December. In Hope Valley, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.9 snowfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) 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 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hope Valley is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hope Valley in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hope Valley, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hope Valley?

The average relative humidity in December in Hope Valley is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Hope Valley?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Hope Valley?

In Hope Valley, Rhode Island, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hope Valley in December?

In December, in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hope Valley?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hope Valley have in December?

In December, the average day length in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hope Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hope Valley?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hope Valley?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hope Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average temperature in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average pressure in December - Hope Valley, 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
Hope Valley, RI

Average wind speed in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average humidity in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average rainfall in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average snowfall in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 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
Hope Valley, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope Valley, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average UV index in December - Hope Valley, 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
Hope Valley, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Hope Valley, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hope Valley, RI

Average visibility in December - Hope Valley, 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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