December weather forecast
White Rock, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in White Rock, Rhode Island, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

White Rock's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). In December, White Rock records an average nighttime temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In White Rock, the average relative humidity in December 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 White Rock, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in White Rock, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

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.

How many days does it rain in December in White Rock?

In White Rock, Rhode Island, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In White Rock, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in White Rock?

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 White Rock, 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, in White Rock, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In White Rock, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in White Rock?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
White Rock, RI

Average temperature in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average pressure in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average wind speed in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average humidity in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average rainfall in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average rainfall days in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average snowfall in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average snowfall days in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average sunshine days in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average UV index in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average cloud cover in December - White Rock, 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
White Rock, RI

Average visibility in December - White Rock, 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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