December weather forecast
Phenix, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Phenix, Rhode Island, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

Phenix observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Phenix is 76%.

Rainfall

In Phenix, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Phenix, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Phenix, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Phenix, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Phenix, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Phenix, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is 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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Phenix have in December?

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

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

Average temperature in December - Phenix, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°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 (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Phenix, RI

Average pressure in December - Phenix, 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
Phenix, RI

Average wind speed in December - Phenix, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Phenix, RI

Average humidity in December - Phenix, 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
Phenix, RI

Average rainfall in December - Phenix, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Phenix, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Phenix, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Phenix, RI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Phenix, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Phenix, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Phenix, RI

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

Average sunshine days in December - Phenix, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Phenix, RI

Average UV index in December - Phenix, 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
Phenix, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Phenix, 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
Phenix, RI

Average visibility in December - Phenix, 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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