December weather forecast
Nausauket, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nausauket, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). Nausauket records an average nighttime low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Nausauket, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nausauket, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Nausauket, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Nausauket, is 41.2°F (5.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Nausauket, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Nausauket, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 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 Nausauket, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nausauket?

In Nausauket, 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nausauket, RI

Average temperature in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Nausauket, RI

Average pressure in December - Nausauket, 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
Nausauket, RI

Average wind speed in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Nausauket, RI

Average humidity in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Nausauket, RI

Average rainfall in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Nausauket, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nausauket, RI

Average snowfall in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nausauket, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Nausauket, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nausauket, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nausauket, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Nausauket, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Nausauket, RI

Average UV index in December - Nausauket, 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
Nausauket, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Nausauket, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Nausauket, RI

Average visibility in December - Nausauket, 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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