December weather forecastEast Providence, RI
December
Weather in December
December brings in the full swing of winter in East Providence, dominated by lower temperatures and shorter daylight hours. An important weather feature this month is the sharp uptick in snowfall to 1.42" (36mm), marking the return of winter. Winter festivities and holiday decorations fill the streets, creating an enchanting atmosphere. As the year draws to a close, the snowy cityscape provides the perfect winter fairytale setting.Temperature
East Providence experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In East Providence, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In East Providence, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In East Providence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In East Providence, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in East Providence, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) 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 in East Providence, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
East Providence, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
East Providence, 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
East Providence, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
East Providence, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
East Providence, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
East Providence, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Providence, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Providence, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 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
East Providence, RI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
East Providence, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
East Providence, 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
East Providence, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
East Providence, 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).
