December weather forecast
Wakefield, RI

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Weather in December

December sees Wakefield dressed in thick winter coats. As average high temperatures drop down to 42.8°F (6°C), the city braces itself for a cold Christmas. With an average snowfall of 1.06" (27mm), the white blanket truly heralds the winter holidays. Sledding, ice-skating and hot chocolate become the favored norm, embracing the cold outdoors in true festive spirit. The arrival of the shortest daylight hours of the year at 9.2 further affirms the commencement of the holiday season.

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen in Wakefield during December, decreasing from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Wakefield is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wakefield are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Wakefield, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wakefield, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Wakefield?

December temperatures in Wakefield, Rhode Island, vary between a high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wakefield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Wakefield?

The month with the most rainfall in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Wakefield?

December is the first month it typically snows in Wakefield. 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 Wakefield?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Wakefield?

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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wakefield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wakefield, RI

Average temperature in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average pressure in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average wind speed in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average humidity in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average rainfall in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average snowfall in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

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

Average sunshine days in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average UV index in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, RI

Average visibility in December - Wakefield, 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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