December weather forecast
Gladstone, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gladstone, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In Gladstone, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gladstone, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.1 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 4:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Gladstone, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gladstone are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gladstone, is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gladstone, in December, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 5.16" (131mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 4:37 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gladstone have in December?

In Gladstone, Oregon, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gladstone?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Gladstone, OR

Average pressure in December - Gladstone, 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
Gladstone, OR

Average wind speed in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gladstone, OR

Average humidity in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

Average rainfall in December
Gladstone, OR

Average rainfall in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Gladstone, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gladstone, OR

Average snowfall in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gladstone, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gladstone, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gladstone, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gladstone, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gladstone, OR

Average UV index in December - Gladstone, 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
Gladstone, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Gladstone, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Gladstone, OR

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

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

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