December weather forecastScarborough Hills, RI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Scarborough Hills, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.8°F (6°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). The average temperature drops to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
In Scarborough Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. 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 Scarborough Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) 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 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Scarborough Hills, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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 (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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
Scarborough Hills, 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).
