December weather forecast
Haines, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Haines, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and min 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), is Haines's coldest month.

Humidity

In Haines, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 10.59" (269mm) 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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Haines, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

In Haines, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Haines?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

In Haines, 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Haines, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 10.59" (269mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Haines, in December, during 14.7 snowfall days, 10.59" (269mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Haines have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:20 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Haines, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Haines, OR

Average temperature in December - Haines, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Haines, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Haines, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Haines, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Haines, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Haines, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Haines, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Haines, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haines, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Haines, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Haines, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Haines, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Haines, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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