December weather forecast
Mount Hood, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Hood, Oregon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

Mount Hood experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 36°F (2.2°C) and a minimum of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Hood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Mount Hood, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 14.33" (364mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:34 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Mount Hood witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mount Hood, is 36°F (2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Hood, during December, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Hood, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) 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 Mount Hood have in December?

In Mount Hood, the average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:34 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Hood?

In Mount Hood, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mount Hood?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average temperature in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average pressure in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average wind speed in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average humidity in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average rainfall in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average snowfall in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Hood, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average UV index in December - Mount Hood, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Mount Hood, OR

Average visibility in December - Mount Hood, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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