December weather forecastSlocum, RI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Slocum, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In Slocum, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Slocum, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Slocum, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Slocum, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. 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
Average temperature in December
Slocum, RI
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Slocum, 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
Slocum, RI
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Slocum, RI
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Slocum, RI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Slocum, RI
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Slocum, RI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Slocum, RI
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Slocum, 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Slocum, RI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Slocum, 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
Slocum, RI
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Slocum, 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).
