Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). Bristol experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Bristol, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Bristol, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bristol, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Bristol, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Bristol, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bristol. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Bristol?
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How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bristol?
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Average temperature in December
Bristol, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°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 (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Bristol, RI
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Bristol, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Bristol, RI
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Bristol, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Bristol, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bristol, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bristol, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Bristol, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bristol, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Bristol, 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
Bristol, RI
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Bristol, 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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