December weather forecast
Perryville, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Perryville, Rhode Island, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Perryville in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) 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 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Perryville 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Perryville in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.8°F (6°C) and the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Perryville, Rhode Island, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Perryville. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Perryville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

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 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Perryville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in December in Perryville?

In Perryville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Perryville, RI

Average temperature in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°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 (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Perryville, RI

Average pressure in December - Perryville, 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
Perryville, RI

Average wind speed in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Perryville, RI

Average humidity in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Perryville, RI

Average rainfall in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Perryville, RI

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Perryville, RI

Average snowfall in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Perryville, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Perryville, RI

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

Average sunshine days in December
Perryville, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Perryville, RI

Average UV index in December - Perryville, 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
Perryville, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Perryville, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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
Perryville, RI

Average visibility in December - Perryville, 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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