December weather forecast
Rumford, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rumford, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

During Rumford's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Rumford, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rumford, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rumford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rumford are January through May, November and December. In Rumford, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) 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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rumford, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rumford?

In Rumford, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rumford, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rumford, Rhode Island, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rumford, Rhode Island, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Rumford, RI

Average pressure in December - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average wind speed in December - Rumford, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rumford, RI

Average humidity in December - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average rainfall in December - Rumford, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Rumford, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Rumford, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rumford, RI

Average snowfall in December - Rumford, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rumford, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Rumford, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Rumford, RI

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

Average sunshine days in December - Rumford, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rumford, RI

Average UV index in December - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Rumford, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Rumford, RI

Average visibility in December - Rumford, 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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