December weather forecast
Independence, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Independence, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Independence, Oregon, reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 44.2°F (6.8°C) at the peak and 34.2°F (1.2°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Independence is 4.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
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. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 44.2°F (6.8°C) and as low as 34.2°F (1.2°C).

How cold is it in Independence in December?

During December, Independence experiences an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Independence.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Independence, Oregon, in December, during 16.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Independence, Oregon. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Independence?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in December?

The average day length in December in Independence is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Independence?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Independence?

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
Independence, OR

Average temperature in December - Independence, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Independence, OR

Average pressure in December - Independence, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Independence, OR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Independence, OR

Average humidity in December - Independence, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Independence, OR

Average rainfall in December - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Independence, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Independence, OR

Average snowfall in December - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Independence, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Independence, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Independence, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Independence, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Independence, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Independence, OR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Independence, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Independence, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Independence, OR

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

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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