December weather forecast
Rocky Point, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rocky Point, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.2°F (5.1°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). Rocky Point, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Rocky Point, Rhode Island, 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 Rocky Point, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Rocky Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rocky Point in December?

In Rocky Point, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rocky Point?

In December, the average relative humidity in Rocky Point is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Rocky Point?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Rocky Point in December?

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

How much does it snow in Rocky Point in December?

In Rocky Point, Rhode Island, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rocky Point?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rocky Point, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Rocky Point?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rocky Point?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rocky Point, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Rocky Point?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rocky Point have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rocky Point, Rhode Island, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rocky Point?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rocky Point?

In Rocky Point, Rhode Island, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rocky Point, RI

Average temperature in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average pressure in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average wind speed in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average humidity in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Point, 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 (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Point, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rocky Point, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Point, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average UV index in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average visibility in December - Rocky Point, 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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