December weather forecast
Gold Hill, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gold Hill, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gold Hill, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Gold Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gold Hill.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With an average high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C), December is the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

In Gold Hill, 45.9°F (7.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Gold Hill?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gold Hill?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gold Hill, Oregon, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Gold Hill have in December?

In Gold Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average temperature in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average pressure in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average wind speed in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (3.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (3.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average humidity in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average rainfall in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average snowfall in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average UV index in December - Gold Hill, 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
Gold Hill, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Gold Hill, OR

Average visibility in December - Gold Hill, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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