December weather forecast
Philomath, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Philomath, Oregon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 33.6°F (0.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Philomath, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.9 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Philomath, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Philomath, records 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Philomath, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Philomath?

In Philomath, during December, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Philomath, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Philomath, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Philomath have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

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 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the month 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 Philomath, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Philomath, OR

Average temperature in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.6°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 (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Philomath, OR

Average pressure in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Philomath, OR

Average wind speed in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (4.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Philomath, OR

Average humidity in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Philomath, OR

Average rainfall in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Philomath, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Philomath, OR

Average snowfall in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Philomath, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Philomath, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Philomath, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Philomath, OR

Average UV index in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Philomath, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Philomath, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Philomath, OR

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

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (4mi).

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