December weather forecast
Prineville, OR

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The iconic landmark of the ancient courthouse of the Crook County in Prineville, Oregon, amid many trees with the colorful fall foliage beauty
The iconic landmark of the ancient courthouse of the Crook County in Prineville, Oregon, amid many trees with the colorful fall foliage beauty

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prineville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C), is Prineville's coldest month.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.7 snowfall days, and 25" (635mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:34 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a minimum average of 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prineville, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month in Prineville?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prineville, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Prineville, in December, during 13.3 snowfall days, 6.18" (157mm) 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 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Prineville is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:34 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Prineville is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Prineville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in December
Prineville, OR

Average temperature in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Prineville, OR

Average pressure in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prineville, OR

Average wind speed in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Prineville, OR

Average humidity in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Prineville, OR

Average rainfall in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Prineville, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prineville, OR

Average snowfall in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prineville, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prineville, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Prineville, OR

Average UV index in December - Prineville, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prineville, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Prineville, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Prineville, OR

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

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

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