December weather forecast
Slocum, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slocum, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Slocum, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Slocum, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Slocum, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Slocum, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Slocum, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Slocum?

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

Average temperature in December - Slocum, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Slocum, RI

Average pressure in December - Slocum, 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
Slocum, RI

Average wind speed in December - Slocum, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Slocum, RI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Slocum, RI

Average rainfall in December - Slocum, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Slocum, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Slocum, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slocum, RI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slocum, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Slocum, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slocum, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slocum, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Slocum, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Slocum, RI

Average UV index in December - Slocum, 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
Slocum, RI

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Slocum, RI

Average visibility in December - Slocum, 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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