December weather forecastPoint Judith, RI

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Point Judith, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Nighttime temperature in Point Judith dips to a mean of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Point Judith is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Point Judith are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Point Judith, Rhode Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Point Judith, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Point Judith is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Point Judith 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts 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. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Point Judith, the average high-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Point Judith. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

In Point Judith, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

On the first day of December in Point Judith, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Point Judith is 4.9h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°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 (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Point Judith, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

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 12min).

  • 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Point Judith, RI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Point Judith, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Point Judith, 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).

Average visibility in December
Point Judith, 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).