December weather forecast
Mapleville, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mapleville, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). An average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mapleville, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mapleville, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mapleville, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) 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 6:55 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mapleville, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mapleville, is 39°F (3.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mapleville, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mapleville, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mapleville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mapleville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mapleville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mapleville, RI

Average temperature in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°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°F).

Average pressure in December
Mapleville, RI

Average pressure in December - Mapleville, 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
Mapleville, RI

Average wind speed in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mapleville, RI

Average humidity in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Mapleville, RI

Average rainfall in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Mapleville, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mapleville, RI

Average snowfall in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mapleville, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mapleville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mapleville, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Mapleville, RI

Average UV index in December - Mapleville, 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
Mapleville, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Mapleville, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Mapleville, RI

Average visibility in December - Mapleville, 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).

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