December Rainfall and Precipitation in Rhode Island

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Rhode Island, the United States of America in December.

Rhode Island, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences high precipitation in December, ranging from 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall in New Shoreham to 144 mm (5.7 in) in Coventry. During December, winter is in full swing. If you're planning to visit during December, be prepared for the highest rainfall of the year in Rhode Island, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Rhode Island precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Rhode Island, the United States of America receive in December?

In December, Middletown typically receives significant snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm (4.9 in). Expect a mix of wet and dry days with occasional showers.

How many days does it rain in Rhode Island, the United States of America in December?

Rainfall in Middletown typically falls on roughly 12 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Rhode Island, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in December in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Coventry tops the wettest-cities list in Rhode Island, the United States of America for December, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 144 mm (5.7 in).

What is the driest city in December in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

New Shoreham is the driest city we have data for in Rhode Island, the United States of America in December, with monthly rainfall close to 110 mm (4.3 in).

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