December weather forecast
Riverside, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverside, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Riverside is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Riverside.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riverside are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Riverside?

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

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Riverside, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Riverside, Oregon, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 9.13" (232mm) 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 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riverside, OR

Average temperature in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverside, OR

Average pressure in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riverside, OR

Average wind speed in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverside, OR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Riverside, OR

Average rainfall in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverside, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riverside, OR

Average snowfall in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riverside, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverside, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Riverside, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverside, OR

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Riverside, OR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Riverside, OR

Average visibility in December - Riverside, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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