Weather in Providence, Rhode Island, United States in December
In an average December, Providence sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 26°F |
| Typical low range | 15°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
69°F
2001-12-01
Lowest
7°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
58°F
2006-12-01
Lowest
-3°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
2006-12-01
Lowest
-22°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
13.0 g/m³
2006-12-01
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2023-12-18
Lowest
3 mph
1992-12-29
Precip
Wettest
8.03 in
2023
Driest
1.30 in
1988
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