December weather forecastSlatersville, RI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Slatersville, Rhode Island, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). During the nights in December, Slatersville observes an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Slatersville, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Slatersville, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Slatersville, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Slatersville, 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
Slatersville, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Slatersville, 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
Slatersville, RI
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Slatersville, RI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
