December weather forecast
Galilee, RI

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Weather in December

December in Galilee is marked by cold weather, substantial snowfall, a significant decrease in sunlight hours, and increased pressure. With 1.06in snowfall and 9.2 sunlight hours on average, winter conditions kick in fully. Compared to its predecessor, this month experiences a significant drop in temperature, descending to an average of 33.4°F (0.8°C). The wind speed remains constant; the cloud coverage increases. December wraps up the year with a winter signature, unabating cold, and the promise of a new year's atmosphere.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Galilee, Rhode Island, is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Galilee is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Galilee is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Galilee. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Galilee.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Galilee, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Galilee are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Galilee. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Galilee in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Galilee, records 42.8°F (6°C), while the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Galilee?

In Galilee, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Galilee?

The month with the most rainfall in Galilee, Rhode Island, is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Galilee?

In Galilee, Rhode Island, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Galilee?

December is the first month it typically snows in Galilee. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Galilee?

The month with the shortest days in Galilee is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In Galilee, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Galilee?

On the first day of December in Galilee, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Galilee?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Galilee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Galilee, Rhode Island, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Galilee?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Galilee?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Galilee, Rhode Island, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Galilee, RI

Average temperature in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°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 (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Galilee, RI

Average pressure in December - Galilee, 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
Galilee, RI

Average wind speed in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Galilee, RI

Average humidity in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Galilee, RI

Average rainfall in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Galilee, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Galilee, RI

Average snowfall in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Galilee, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galilee, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Galilee, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Galilee, RI

Average UV index in December - Galilee, 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
Galilee, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Galilee, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Galilee, RI

Average visibility in December - Galilee, 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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