December weather forecast
Oakland, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oakland, is also an icy 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

Oakland's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.

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. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) 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 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

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Oakland, in December, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In Oakland, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Oakland, 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 Oakland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Oakland is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average pressure in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average wind speed in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average humidity in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average snowfall in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average UV index in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, RI

Average visibility in December - Oakland, 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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