December weather forecast
Sockanosset, RI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sockanosset, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Sockanosset observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Sockanosset falls to an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Sockanosset. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sockanosset, Rhode Island, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sockanosset are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sockanosset in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sockanosset, Rhode Island, during December are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sockanosset?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Sockanosset?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Sockanosset, Rhode Island. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Sockanosset?

In Sockanosset, Rhode Island, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Sockanosset?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Sockanosset, Rhode Island. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Sockanosset in December?

In Sockanosset, Rhode Island, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sockanosset?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sockanosset?

In December, the average day length in Sockanosset, Rhode Island, is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sockanosset?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Sockanosset?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Sockanosset?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sockanosset is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sockanosset?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sockanosset?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sockanosset, Rhode Island, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average temperature in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average pressure in December - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average wind speed in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average humidity in December - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average rainfall in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average snowfall in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average UV index in December - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Sockanosset, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Sockanosset, RI

Average visibility in December - Sockanosset, 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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