December weather forecast
Springfield, OR

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Weather in December

December concludes the year with winter truly setting in, ushering in the coldest average temperatures and considerable rainfall of 1.54" (39mm). Despite the chill, snowfall remains relatively modest at 0.2" (5mm). The days are at their shortest but boast a high relative humidity of 86%, making it an ideal time to enjoy the indoor comforts in Springfield, Oregon.

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low of 33.8°F (1°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Springfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:44 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Springfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with its average high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

Springfield in December has an average high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Springfield, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Springfield, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Springfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:44 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Springfield, OR

Average temperature in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°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 (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Springfield, OR

Average pressure in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, OR

Average wind speed in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Springfield, OR

Average humidity in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Springfield, OR

Average rainfall in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Springfield, OR

Average snowfall in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 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
Springfield, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Springfield, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Springfield, OR

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

Average cloud cover in December
Springfield, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Springfield, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

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

Average visibility in December
Springfield, OR

Average visibility in December - Springfield, 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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