December weather forecast
Saint Helens, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint Helens, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Saint Helens experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Saint Helens, during December, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Helens, there are 10.2 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm PST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Saint Helens, Oregon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Saint Helens, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saint Helens, in December, during 15 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Saint Helens?

In Saint Helens, Oregon, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Helens have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Saint Helens?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average pressure in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average wind speed in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average humidity in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average rainfall in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average snowfall in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average UV index in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Saint Helens, OR

Average visibility in December - Saint Helens, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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