December weather forecast
Harrisburg, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harrisburg, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.7°F (7.6°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Harrisburg is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Harrisburg, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Harrisburg, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Harrisburg?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Harrisburg, in December, during 18.2 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harrisburg, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg have in December?

The average day length in December in Harrisburg is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harrisburg, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average temperature in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°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 (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average pressure in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average wind speed in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average humidity in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average rainfall in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average snowfall in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Harrisburg, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harrisburg, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average UV index in December - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Harrisburg, OR

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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