December weather forecast
Oakland, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oakland, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Oakland's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Oakland in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In Oakland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oakland, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oakland, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oakland, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oakland, Rhode Island, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oakland are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Oakland?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oakland, is 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oakland?

In December, the average relative humidity in Oakland is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oakland?

In December, in Oakland, Rhode Island, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oakland?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Oakland is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oakland?

On the first day of December in Oakland, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in December?

In Oakland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Oakland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index 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
Oakland, RI

Average temperature in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oakland, RI

Average pressure in December - Oakland, 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, RI

Average wind speed in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oakland, RI

Average humidity in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oakland, RI

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oakland, RI

Average snowfall in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oakland, RI

Average UV index in December - Oakland, 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, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Oakland, RI

Average visibility in December - Oakland, RI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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