December weather forecast
Colton, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Colton, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.3°F (0.7°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Colton's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Colton, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Colton, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.3 days and aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Colton is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 43.7°F (6.5°C) and lows at 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Colton, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Colton is 84%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colton, during December, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Colton, Oregon, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Colton is 8h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colton?

In Colton, Oregon, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Colton, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Colton, OR

Average pressure in December - Colton, 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
Colton, OR

Average wind speed in December - Colton, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Colton, OR

Average humidity in December - Colton, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Colton, OR

Average rainfall in December - Colton, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Colton, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Colton, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colton, OR

Average snowfall in December - Colton, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colton, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Colton, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colton, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colton, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Colton, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Colton, OR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Colton, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Colton, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Colton, OR

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

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

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