December weather forecast
River View, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in River View, Rhode Island, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

River View in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). River View's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In River View, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in River View.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In River View, 41.2°F (5.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

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

How much does it rain in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In River View, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 River View, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does River View have in December?

In River View, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
River View, RI

Average temperature in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average pressure in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average wind speed in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average humidity in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average rainfall in December - River View, 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 (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
River View, RI

Average rainfall days in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average snowfall in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average snowfall days in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River View, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
River View, RI

Average sunshine days in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average UV index in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average cloud cover in December - River View, 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
River View, RI

Average visibility in December - River View, 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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