December weather forecast
Oakland Beach, RI

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Weather in December

December ushers in winter with colder temperatures and more prevalent snowfall. The average high temperature drops to a mere 41.2°F (5.1°C), and snowfall increases to 1.42" (36mm) per month. The daylight hours are the shortest for the year, while the cloud cover percentage rises to 46%. Despite the sometimes unforgiving winter chills, December exudes a distinctive charm, making it a splendid time to experience Oakland Beach's winter wonderland.

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). Nightly temperatures in Oakland Beach drop to an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oakland Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oakland Beach.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Oakland Beach, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Oakland Beach?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oakland Beach, is 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oakland Beach?

In Oakland Beach, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Oakland Beach?

The month with the most rainfall in Oakland Beach is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Oakland Beach in December?

In Oakland Beach, Rhode Island, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oakland Beach in December?

In Oakland Beach, Rhode Island, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oakland Beach?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oakland Beach, Rhode Island.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oakland Beach?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oakland Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oakland Beach, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oakland Beach?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Oakland Beach, Rhode Island, is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oakland Beach?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Oakland Beach?

In Oakland Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average temperature in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average pressure in December - Oakland Beach, 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
Oakland Beach, RI

Average wind speed in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average humidity in December - Oakland Beach, 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
Oakland Beach, RI

Average rainfall in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average snowfall in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Oakland Beach, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland Beach, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland Beach, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oakland Beach, RI

Average UV index in December - Oakland Beach, 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
Oakland Beach, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland Beach, 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
Oakland Beach, RI

Average visibility in December - Oakland Beach, 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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