December weather forecast
Oregon City, OR

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Weather in December

The weather in Oregon City in December is characterized by winter's full arrival, marked by shorter days and longer, colder nights. Light snowfall blankets the city, adding to the charm of the holiday season. A unique detail about this month is the return of snowfall, albeit light, accumulating to approximately 0.51" (13mm) over a span of 0.9 days. The combination of minimal daylight, colder temperatures and increased cloud cover gives December its frosty character. By the end of the month, a white winter has firmly set in across the city, painting an idyllic winter scene.

Temperature

Oregon City experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Oregon City, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.1 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest period in Oregon City is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oregon City are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oregon City, in December, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 5.16" (131mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oregon City, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oregon City?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Oregon City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oregon City, OR

Average temperature in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°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 (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Oregon City, OR

Average pressure in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oregon City, OR

Average wind speed in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oregon City, OR

Average humidity in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Oregon City, OR

Average rainfall in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Oregon City, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oregon City, OR

Average snowfall in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oregon City, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oregon City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oregon City, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Oregon City, OR

Average UV index in December - Oregon City, 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
Oregon City, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Oregon City, OR

Average visibility in December - Oregon City, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (5mi).

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