December weather forecast
Altamont, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Altamont, Oregon, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Altamont is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Altamont is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Altamont, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Altamont?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Altamont have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Altamont, OR

Average temperature in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Altamont, OR

Average pressure in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Altamont, OR

Average wind speed in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Altamont, OR

Average humidity in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Altamont, OR

Average rainfall in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Altamont, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Altamont, OR

Average snowfall in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Altamont, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Altamont, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Altamont, OR
  • 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Altamont, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Altamont, OR

Average UV index in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Altamont, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Altamont, OR

Average visibility in December - Altamont, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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