December weather forecast
McMinnville, OR

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Weather in December

December wraps up the year with a return of freezing temperatures in McMinnville. The mercury plunges deep into the chills, with temperatures lying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C). A slight surge in rainfall combined with a meager snowfall reinstates the strong winter feel. The wind starts getting piercingly cold, making the year-end holidays a time of warming indoor festivities.

Temperature

McMinnville's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In McMinnville, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In McMinnville, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.3 days and aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in McMinnville?

In McMinnville, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

How cold does it get in McMinnville in December?

McMinnville in December has an average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 much does it rain in December?

In McMinnville, in December, during 19.3 rainfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In McMinnville, Oregon, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does McMinnville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does McMinnville have in December?

In McMinnville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in McMinnville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McMinnville, OR

Average temperature in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average pressure in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average wind speed in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average humidity in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average rainfall in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average rainfall days in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average snowfall in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average snowfall days in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average sunshine days in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average UV index in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average cloud cover in December - McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, OR

Average visibility in December - McMinnville, 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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