December weather forecast
Arlington, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arlington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Arlington reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 36.5°F (2.5°C) at the peak and 26.6°F (-3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Arlington, Oregon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Arlington, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:26 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Arlington, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Arlington, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Arlington have in December?

In Arlington, the average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Arlington?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:26 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arlington have in December?

In Arlington, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Arlington, OR

Average pressure in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arlington, OR

Average wind speed in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Arlington, OR

Average humidity in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Arlington, OR

Average rainfall in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Arlington, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arlington, OR

Average snowfall in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arlington, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arlington, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Arlington, OR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arlington, OR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Arlington, OR

Average visibility in December - Arlington, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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