December weather forecast
Jacksonville, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Jacksonville, Oregon, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.4 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.2 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 7:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Jacksonville's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and lows of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°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 evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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 14.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Jacksonville, during December, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Jacksonville, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically 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 in Jacksonville, Oregon.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

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

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Jacksonville is 5.3h.

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Jacksonville, OR

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average pressure in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Jacksonville, OR

Average wind speed in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average humidity in December - Jacksonville, 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 (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average rainfall in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average snowfall in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jacksonville, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average UV index in December - Jacksonville, 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
Jacksonville, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Jacksonville, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Jacksonville, OR

Average visibility in December - Jacksonville, 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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