December weather forecast
Misquamicut, RI

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Weather in December

December in Misquamicut marks the return of winter, as average high temperatures drop further to 42.6°F (5.9°C). Concurrently, the average snowfall reads 1.06" (27mm), reintroducing snow after an absence of seven months. The transition into December is also defined by reduced daylight hours and average humidity hovering around 75%. Despite chilly temperatures and snowfall, residents and visitors get to enjoy the holiday decorations and festivities that illuminate the city during this month.

Temperature

As November shifts into December in Misquamicut, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). In Misquamicut, the expected average low-temperature for December is a still wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Misquamicut. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Misquamicut are January through April, November and December. In Misquamicut, Rhode Island, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Misquamicut, Rhode Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Misquamicut, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Misquamicut are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Misquamicut. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Misquamicut?

In December, in Misquamicut, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Misquamicut?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Misquamicut?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Misquamicut. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Misquamicut?

In Misquamicut, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Misquamicut?

In Misquamicut, Rhode Island, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Misquamicut?

The month with the shortest days in Misquamicut is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Misquamicut, Rhode Island, is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Misquamicut?

On the first day of December in Misquamicut, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Misquamicut?

The months with the least sunshine in Misquamicut are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Misquamicut have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Misquamicut?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Misquamicut, Rhode Island, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Misquamicut, RI

Average temperature in December - Misquamicut, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°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 (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Misquamicut, RI

Average pressure in December - Misquamicut, RI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Misquamicut, RI

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Misquamicut, RI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Misquamicut, RI

Average rainfall in December - Misquamicut, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Misquamicut, RI

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Misquamicut, RI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Misquamicut, RI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Misquamicut, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Misquamicut, RI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Misquamicut, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Misquamicut, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Misquamicut, RI

Average UV index in December - Misquamicut, 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
Misquamicut, RI

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Misquamicut, RI

Average visibility in December - Misquamicut, 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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