December weather forecast
Phoenix, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Phoenix, Oregon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.4 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Phoenix, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.2 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Phoenix, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Phoenix, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Phoenix, Oregon, in December, during 14.4 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Phoenix, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Phoenix is 5.3h.

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 intensity in December?

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

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

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°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 (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Phoenix, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Phoenix, OR

Average wind speed in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Phoenix, OR

Average humidity in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Phoenix, OR

Average rainfall in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Phoenix, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Phoenix, OR

Average snowfall in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Phoenix, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Phoenix, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Phoenix, 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: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Phoenix, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Phoenix, OR

Average UV index in December - Phoenix, 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
Phoenix, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Phoenix, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Phoenix, OR

Average visibility in December - Phoenix, 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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