December weather forecast
Damascus, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Damascus, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.8°F (1°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a minimum average of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Damascus is December, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Damascus, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.2 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) 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 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 4:36 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Damascus?

December, with its average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Damascus, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Damascus, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Damascus, in December, during 17.6 rainfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Damascus, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) 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 Damascus have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Damascus?

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 4:36 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Damascus, OR

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Damascus, OR

Average pressure in December - Damascus, 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
Damascus, OR

Average wind speed in December - Damascus, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Damascus, OR

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Damascus, OR

Average rainfall in December - Damascus, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Damascus, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Damascus, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Damascus, OR

Average snowfall in December - Damascus, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Damascus, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Damascus, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 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
Damascus, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Damascus, 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: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Damascus, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Damascus, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Damascus, OR

Average UV index in December - Damascus, 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
Damascus, OR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Damascus, OR

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

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

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