Rhode Island in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rhode Island in december 2026
The weather in Rhode Island in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 83.4cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
22%
18%
7%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
25%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
24%
22%
7%
Weather at 3am
36°F
41%
20%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rhode Island in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rhode Island in december.
The climate of Rhode Island in december is very bad
The weather in december in Rhode Island is wet (with 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.8in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 43°F. The minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Rhode Island is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Rhode Island in december with a maximum record of 65°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 14 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 45% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Rhode Island is generally 09:10. The sun rises at 07:06 and sets at 16:16.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Rhode Island:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Rhode Island.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rhode Island in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 83.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rhode Island in december 2025:
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
18°F to 31°F
31°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
20°F to 36°F
36°F to 47°F
32°F to 40°F
25°F to 34°F
25°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
18°F to 29°F
23°F to 32°F
32°F to 43°F
31°F to 49°F
50°F to 54°F
29°F to 36°F
41°F to 43°F
27°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 43°F
29°F to 36°F
16°F to 22°F
22°F to 31°F
22°F to 38°F
45°F to 49°F
27°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Rhode Island:
| Massachusetts in december | very bad weather |
| Boston in december | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in december | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in december | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in december | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in december | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in december | very bad weather |
| Albany in december | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in december | very bad weather |
| New York City in december | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in december | very bad weather |
| New Jersey in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Rhode Island
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Weather data for Rhode Island in december:
Weather data for Rhode Island for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rhode Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rhode Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rhode Island.