December weather forecastSockanosset, RI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sockanosset, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Sockanosset witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sockanosset are January through March, May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) 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 6:54 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.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sockanosset, 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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
