December weather forecast
Merrill, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Merrill, Oregon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In Merrill, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Merrill, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, 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 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Merrill's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and lows of 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Merrill, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Merrill, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Merrill is December, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Merrill, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Merrill have in December?

In Merrill, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Merrill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Merrill, OR

Average temperature in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Merrill, OR

Average pressure in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, July and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Merrill, OR

Average wind speed in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Merrill, OR

Average humidity in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Merrill, OR

Average rainfall in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Merrill, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Merrill, OR

Average snowfall in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Merrill, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Merrill, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Merrill, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Merrill, OR

Average UV index in December - Merrill, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Merrill, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Merrill, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Merrill, OR

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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