Rhode Island weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Rhode Island in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rhode Island in December?
Rhode Island is a region in the United States of America. December in Rhode Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Smithfield to 8°C in New Shoreham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in New Shoreham and -3°C in Smithfield.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 110 mm to high rainfall in Coventry with 144 mm. Middletown experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Middletown enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Rhode Island for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Rhode Island climate page.
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Average weather in Middletown
In December Middletown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Warwick
In December Warwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in New Shoreham
In December New Shoreham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Westerly
In December Westerly generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Narragansett
In December Narragansett generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhode Island, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Rhode Island?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rhode Island due to the typically poor weather in Middletown.
Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Middletown. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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