December weather forecast
McGowan Corners, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McGowan Corners, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). In McGowan Corners, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in McGowan Corners, Rhode Island, is 75%.

Rainfall

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.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in McGowan Corners, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In McGowan Corners, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in McGowan Corners 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in McGowan Corners are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in McGowan Corners during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in McGowan Corners, is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McGowan Corners?

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

What is the rainiest month in McGowan Corners?

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

How many days does it rain in December in McGowan Corners?

In McGowan Corners, Rhode Island, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in McGowan Corners?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in McGowan Corners?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in McGowan Corners, Rhode Island.

What is the average length of the day in December in McGowan Corners?

In McGowan Corners, Rhode Island, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in McGowan Corners?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in McGowan Corners?

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

How many hours of sunshine does McGowan Corners have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in McGowan Corners?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in McGowan Corners?

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

Average temperature in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average pressure in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average wind speed in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average humidity in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average rainfall in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average rainfall days in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average snowfall in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average snowfall days in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average sunshine days in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average UV index in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average cloud cover in December - McGowan Corners, 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
McGowan Corners, RI

Average visibility in December - McGowan Corners, 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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