December weather forecast
Jamestown, RI

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Jamestown, Rhode Island, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). In December, the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Jamestown, Rhode Island, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jamestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Jamestown, Rhode Island. In Jamestown, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jamestown, there are 22.9 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Jamestown, the average seawater temperature in December is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 14min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Jamestown, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Jamestown are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Jamestown?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jamestown, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jamestown?

The average relative humidity in December in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Jamestown?

In December, in Jamestown, Rhode Island, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Jamestown in December?

In Jamestown, Rhode Island, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December in Jamestown?

In December, the average ocean temperature in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is 48°F (8.9°C). Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jamestown?

The month with the shortest days in Jamestown is December, with an average of 9h and 14min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Jamestown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Jamestown?

The average sunshine duration in December in Jamestown is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Jamestown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Jamestown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jamestown, RI

Average temperature in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°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 (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jamestown, RI

Average pressure in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Jamestown, RI

Average wind speed in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jamestown, RI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Jamestown, RI

Average rainfall in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jamestown, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jamestown, RI

Average snowfall in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Jamestown, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Jamestown, RI

Average sea temperature in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.1°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 14min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 8min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 14min).

  • 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jamestown, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Jamestown, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jamestown, RI

Average UV index in December - Jamestown, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Jamestown, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, RI

Average visibility in December - Jamestown, 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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