December weather forecast
Wood River Junction, RI

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Wood River Junction records a steady low-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In Wood River Junction, 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

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Wood River Junction, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wood River Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wood River Junction.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wood River Junction. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wood River Junction?

In Wood River Junction, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wood River Junction?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Wood River Junction?

The month with the most rainfall in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wood River Junction in December?

In December, in Wood River Junction, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Wood River Junction?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wood River Junction?

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 in Wood River Junction?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wood River Junction?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wood River Junction?

The months with the least sunshine in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wood River Junction have in December?

In Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wood River Junction?

The months with the lowest UV index in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Wood River Junction?

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wood River Junction, RI

Average temperature in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average pressure in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average wind speed in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average humidity in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average rainfall in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average snowfall in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average UV index in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Wood River Junction, 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
Wood River Junction, RI

Average visibility in December - Wood River Junction, 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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