Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature in Providence falls from a cool 50.5°F to a wintry 40.8°F. Providence's temperature lowers to a mean of 30.2°F during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Providence, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" of precipitation. In Providence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 23.35" of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Providence, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.42" of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.83" of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 47.8°F.Note: One needs to be cautious in 47.8°F waters. 55.4°F is already forbidding, but sub14°F can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Providence, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Providence, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Providence, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Providence, 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
Providence, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Providence, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Providence, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Providence, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Providence, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Providence, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Providence, RI
- Average sea temperature in December: 47.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.1°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Providence, 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).
Average sunshine days in December
Providence, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Providence, 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
Providence, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Providence, 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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