December weather forecast
Cottage Grove, OR

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The white Contennial Coverd Bridge with the scenic Cottage Grove in Oregon
The white Contennial Coverd Bridge with the scenic Cottage Grove in Oregon

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cottage Grove, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

Cottage Grove's December weather, with an average high temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Cottage Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 45.9°F (7.7°C) at the peak and 33.4°F (0.8°C) at the low.

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cottage Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cottage Grove, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Cottage Grove have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average temperature in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average pressure in December - Cottage Grove, 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
Cottage Grove, OR

Average wind speed in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average humidity in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average rainfall in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average snowfall in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Cottage Grove, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottage Grove, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average UV index in December - Cottage Grove, 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
Cottage Grove, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Cottage Grove, OR

Average visibility in December - Cottage Grove, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (4mi).

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