December weather forecast
Laurel Park, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Laurel Park, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Laurel Park, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Laurel Park, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Laurel Park, 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Laurel Park, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Laurel Park, in December, snow falls for 3.3 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Laurel Park, Rhode Island, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Laurel Park?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Laurel Park?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Laurel Park?

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

Average temperature in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°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 (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average pressure in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Laurel Park, RI

Average wind speed in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average humidity in December - Laurel Park, 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
Laurel Park, RI

Average rainfall in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average snowfall in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Laurel Park, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Laurel Park, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Laurel Park, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average UV index in December - Laurel Park, 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
Laurel Park, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Laurel Park, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Laurel Park, RI

Average visibility in December - Laurel Park, 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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