December weather forecast
Scarborough Hills, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scarborough Hills, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Scarborough Hills, the average relative humidity in December 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

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, Rhode Island, 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 December, 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.

Sunshine

In Scarborough Hills, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Scarborough Hills?

Scarborough Hills in December has an average high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Scarborough Hills?

In Scarborough Hills, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Scarborough Hills?

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.

How much does it rain in Scarborough Hills in December?

In Scarborough Hills, Rhode Island, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Scarborough Hills?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Scarborough Hills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Scarborough Hills have in December?

In Scarborough Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Scarborough Hills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Scarborough Hills, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scarborough Hills have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Scarborough Hills is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Scarborough Hills?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Scarborough Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Scarborough Hills is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average pressure in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average humidity in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scarborough Hills, RI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average UV index in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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Average visibility in December
Scarborough Hills, RI

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).

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