December weather forecast
Forest Grove, OR

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Weather in December

December rounds off the year in Forest Grove, with the city caught in the full swing of winter. Temperatures between 43°F (6.1°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) can be expected this month. The chances of snowfall increase marginally, making December one of the colder months. Despite the piercing cold, the festive charm of the city keeps spirits high. As December signs off to ring in the new year, the chilly weather promises to usher in a cold January.

Temperature

In Forest Grove, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Forest Grove, in December, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 5.39" (137mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest Grove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.5 days and collects up to 34.45" (875mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forest Grove are January through March, November and December. In Forest Grove, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Forest Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.1 days and aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) 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 7:33 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest Grove is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 43°F (6.1°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively, December is Forest Grove's coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43°F (6.1°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Forest Grove is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Forest Grove, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) 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 Forest Grove have in December?

The average day length in December in Forest Grove, Oregon, is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Forest Grove?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forest Grove, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Forest Grove, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Forest Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average temperature in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average pressure in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average wind speed in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average humidity in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average rainfall in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average snowfall in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 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
Forest Grove, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Grove, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average UV index in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Forest Grove, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Grove, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Forest Grove, OR

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

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (4mi).

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