December weather forecast
Clackamas, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clackamas, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.3°F (1.3°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Clackamas, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.1 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

January, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout December, 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clackamas, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clackamas have in December?

In Clackamas, the average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Clackamas?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Clackamas, OR

Average pressure in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clackamas, OR

Average wind speed in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Clackamas, OR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Clackamas, OR

Average rainfall in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Clackamas, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clackamas, OR

Average snowfall in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clackamas, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Clackamas, OR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clackamas, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Clackamas, OR

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Clackamas, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Clackamas, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Clackamas, OR

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

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

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