December weather forecast
Hope, RI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hope, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hope, Rhode Island, are January through May, November and December. In Hope, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Hope 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 Hope. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hope in December?

Hope in December has an average high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hope?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Hope in December?

In Hope, Rhode Island, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hope in December?

In December, in Hope, Rhode Island, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hope?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hope have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hope?

On the first day of December in Hope, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hope?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Hope?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hope?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hope?

In Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average pressure in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average humidity in December
Hope, RI

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hope, RI

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Hope, RI

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hope, RI

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).

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

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average UV index in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hope, RI

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).

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Average visibility in December
Hope, RI

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).

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