December weather forecast
Lafayette, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lafayette, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.3°F (1.3°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

In Lafayette, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Lafayette is December, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lafayette, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Lafayette, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with its average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Is December cold?

In Lafayette, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

February 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 rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lafayette, in December, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lafayette, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lafayette?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with 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 Lafayette, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lafayette, OR

Average temperature in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lafayette, OR

Average pressure in December - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, OR

Average wind speed in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lafayette, OR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Lafayette, OR

Average rainfall in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.49").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Lafayette, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lafayette, OR

Average snowfall in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lafayette, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lafayette, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lafayette, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Lafayette, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lafayette, OR

Average UV index in December - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, OR

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

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

Average visibility in December
Lafayette, OR

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

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

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