December weather forecast
Rufus, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rufus, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Rufus, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rufus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50.4 days and collects up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rufus, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Rufus, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Rufus?

Rufus's December weather, with an average high temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rufus have in December?

In Rufus, the average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Rufus, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rufus have in December?

In Rufus, Oregon, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Rufus?

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

Average temperature in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Rufus, OR

Average pressure in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rufus, OR

Average wind speed in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rufus, OR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Rufus, OR

Average rainfall in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, July and November (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Rufus, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rufus, OR

Average snowfall in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rufus, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rufus, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Rufus, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Rufus, OR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Rufus, OR

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

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

Average visibility in December
Rufus, OR

Average visibility in December - Rufus, 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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