December weather forecast
Potter Hill, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Potter Hill, Rhode Island, 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

With the arrival of December, Potter Hill experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Potter Hill throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity 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

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Potter Hill, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Potter Hill, 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 Potter Hill is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Potter Hill, 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Potter Hill, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the wettest month?

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 Potter Hill, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Potter Hill, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) 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 Potter Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Potter Hill have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average pressure in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average wind speed in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average humidity in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average rainfall in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average snowfall in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average UV index in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Potter Hill, 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
Potter Hill, RI

Average visibility in December - Potter Hill, 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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