December weather forecast
Petersburg, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Petersburg, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively, December is Petersburg's coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Petersburg, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Petersburg, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.3 days and aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Petersburg are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Petersburg, during December, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Petersburg, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Petersburg, the average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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 Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Petersburg, OR

Average temperature in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Petersburg, OR

Average pressure in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Petersburg, OR

Average wind speed in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Petersburg, OR

Average humidity in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Petersburg, OR

Average rainfall in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Petersburg, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petersburg, OR

Average snowfall in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Petersburg, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 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
Petersburg, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petersburg, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petersburg, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Petersburg, OR

Average UV index in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Petersburg, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Petersburg, OR

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

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

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