December weather forecast
Ritter, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ritter, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 33.4°F (0.8°C) and as low as 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ritter, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.31" (211mm) of snow. In Ritter, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ritter is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:25 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Ritter, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Ritter's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 33.4°F (0.8°C) and the low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ritter, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ritter, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ritter?

In Ritter, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ritter have in December?

In Ritter, Oregon, the average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:25 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ritter?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ritter, OR

Average temperature in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ritter, OR

Average pressure in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ritter, OR

Average wind speed in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ritter, OR

Average humidity in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Ritter, OR

Average rainfall in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Ritter, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ritter, OR

Average snowfall in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ritter, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ritter, 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 August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ritter, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Ritter, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ritter, OR

Average UV index in December - Ritter, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ritter, OR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Ritter, OR

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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