December weather forecast
Wickford, RI

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wickford, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wickford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wickford, Rhode Island, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wickford, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wickford, 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 in Wickford.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

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 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wickford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average pressure in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average wind speed in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average humidity in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average rainfall in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average snowfall in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

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

Average sunshine days in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average UV index in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average visibility in December - Wickford, 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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