December weather forecast
Valley Falls, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valley Falls, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Throughout December, Valley Falls registers a consistent average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.6 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Valley Falls, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Valley Falls, in December, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Valley Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Valley Falls, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Valley Falls have in December?

In Valley Falls, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average temperature in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average pressure in December - Valley Falls, 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
Valley Falls, RI

Average wind speed in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average humidity in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average rainfall in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average snowfall in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valley Falls, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average UV index in December - Valley Falls, 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
Valley Falls, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Valley Falls, RI

Average visibility in December - Valley Falls, RI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (5mi).

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