December weather forecast
Coos Bay, OR

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A unique sandy and rocky shore near a forest of pine trees in the Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon
A unique sandy and rocky shore near a forest of pine trees in the Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon

Weather in December

Finally, December rolls in, marking the advent of winter in Coos Bay. Seeing the highest rainfall of the year at 5.87" (149mm), the city is frequently under cloudy skies. Notably, the wind, bearing a cold snap, reaches its strongest speed in this month. With the shortest days and lack of sunshine, December presents a profound change in the weather. As the year concludes, Coos Bay braces itself for the chill of winter.

Temperature

Coos Bay's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and lows of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Coos Bay, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Coos Bay, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month in Coos Bay, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Coos Bay?

In December, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout December, 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Coos Bay, snow does not fall in March through October and December.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Coos Bay, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Coos Bay?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

February 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average temperature in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (66.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (41.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average pressure in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average wind speed in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average humidity in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and August (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average rainfall in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average snowfall in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average UV index in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Coos Bay, OR

Average visibility in December - Coos Bay, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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