December weather forecast
Barrington, RI

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Weather in December

Barrington rounds out the year with typical winter weather. Cold December brings the first significant snowfall of 1.42" (36mm). The shorter daylight hours and the lightly decorated snow landscapes add to the charm of winter festivities. The drop in temperature to 40.8°F (4.9°C), compared to November's chill, forms perfect holiday weather for cozy indoor gatherings. As the city is cloaked in a winter wonderland, residents brace themselves for the freezing year-end celebrations.

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is observed in Barrington.

Humidity

In Barrington, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Barrington, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Barrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Barrington, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Barrington, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Barrington, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Barrington, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Barrington have in December?

In Barrington, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Barrington?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Barrington?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Barrington is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Barrington, RI

Average temperature in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Barrington, RI

Average pressure in December - Barrington, 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
Barrington, RI

Average wind speed in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Barrington, RI

Average humidity in December - Barrington, 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
Barrington, RI

Average rainfall in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Barrington, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barrington, RI

Average snowfall in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Barrington, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Barrington, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barrington, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barrington, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Barrington, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Barrington, RI

Average UV index in December - Barrington, 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
Barrington, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Barrington, 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
Barrington, RI

Average visibility in December - Barrington, 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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