December weather forecast
Joseph, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Joseph, Oregon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

In Joseph, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Joseph, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136 rainfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Joseph, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.9" (353mm) of snow. In Joseph, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.9 days and aggregates up to 68.82" (1748mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:16 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Joseph is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

During the coldest month in Joseph, December, temperatures average a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

How cold is December?

In Joseph, in December, the average high-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Joseph, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Joseph, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Joseph, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.9" (353mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Joseph is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:16 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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 minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average temperature in December
Joseph, OR

Average temperature in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Joseph, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Joseph, OR

Average wind speed in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Joseph, OR

Average humidity in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Joseph, OR

Average rainfall in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Joseph, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Joseph, OR

Average snowfall in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Joseph, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Joseph, OR

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Joseph, OR

Average UV index in December - Joseph, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Joseph, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Joseph, OR

Average visibility in December - Joseph, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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 and February (4mi).

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