December weather forecast
Arch Cape, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arch Cape, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

Arch Cape's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

January, March through May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Arch Cape. Rain falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arch Cape are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Arch Cape, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.8 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high temperatures of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and lows of 40.5°F (4.7°C), December is the coldest month in Arch Cape.

What is the average December temperature in Arch Cape?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Arch Cape, is 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the least humid month?

January, March through May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Arch Cape?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Arch Cape, during December, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Arch Cape have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arch Cape have in December?

In Arch Cape, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Arch Cape, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average temperature in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average pressure in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and September (30.02"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average wind speed in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average humidity in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, May, October and December (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average rainfall in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average snowfall in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average UV index in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Arch Cape, OR

Average visibility in December - Arch Cape, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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