December weather forecastHope, RI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hope, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). The low-temperature average for Hope during December stands at a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
In Hope, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Hope, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Hope, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hope, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°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 (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Hope, 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
Hope, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Hope, 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
Hope, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Hope, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hope, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hope, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Hope, 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 48min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Hope, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Hope, 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
Hope, 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).
Average visibility in December
Hope, 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).
