December weather forecast
Santa Clara, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Santa Clara, Oregon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Santa Clara is December, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Santa Clara, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:44 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Santa Clara in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Santa Clara, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the wettest month in Santa Clara?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.1 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Clara, in December, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Santa Clara, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Santa Clara, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:44 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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?

In Santa Clara, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average temperature in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average pressure in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average wind speed in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and December (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average humidity in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average rainfall in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average snowfall in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Santa Clara, OR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average UV index in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Santa Clara, OR

Average visibility in December - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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