December weather forecast
Murphy, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Murphy, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Murphy. In Murphy, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Murphy, Oregon, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Murphy, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

Murphy in December has an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December in Murphy?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Murphy, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Murphy, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Murphy, OR

Average pressure in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Murphy, OR

Average wind speed in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Murphy, OR

Average humidity in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Murphy, OR

Average rainfall in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Murphy, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murphy, OR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murphy, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Murphy, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murphy, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murphy, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Murphy, OR

Average UV index in December - Murphy, 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
Murphy, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Murphy, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Murphy, OR

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

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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