Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Fossil, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fossil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.9 days and collects up to 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fossil, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 18.54" (471mm) of snow.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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Fossil are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fossil, OR
- Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Fossil, OR
- Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fossil, OR
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Fossil, OR
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).
Average rainfall in December
Fossil, OR
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Fossil, OR
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fossil, OR
- Average snowfall in December: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fossil, OR
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fossil, 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: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fossil, OR
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Fossil, OR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fossil, OR
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
Fossil, OR
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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