December weather forecast
Buttonwoods, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Buttonwoods, Rhode Island, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.2°F (5.1°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). An average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Buttonwoods, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Buttonwoods is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Buttonwoods. In December, in Buttonwoods, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Buttonwoods, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buttonwoods.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Buttonwoods, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Buttonwoods is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Buttonwoods, Rhode Island. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
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. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Buttonwoods in December?

During December, Buttonwoods experiences an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buttonwoods?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Buttonwoods?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Buttonwoods in December?

In Buttonwoods, Rhode Island, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Buttonwoods in December?

In Buttonwoods, Rhode Island, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buttonwoods?

December has the shortest days of the year in Buttonwoods, Rhode Island, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Buttonwoods?

In December, the average day length in Buttonwoods is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Buttonwoods?

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, in Buttonwoods, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buttonwoods have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buttonwoods?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Buttonwoods?

In Buttonwoods, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average temperature in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average pressure in December - Buttonwoods, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average wind speed in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average humidity in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average rainfall in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average snowfall in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buttonwoods, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average UV index in December - Buttonwoods, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Buttonwoods, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Buttonwoods, RI

Average visibility in December - Buttonwoods, 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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