December weather forecast
Wasco, OR

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A big ranch farm with a large, red barn and a vast planted farm outback, near Wasco Town in Oregon

Weather in December

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

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wasco, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 rainfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wasco, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wasco, there are 7.2 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wasco are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is it in December?

In Wasco, 37°F (2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wasco, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wasco, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wasco?

The average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 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 Wasco have in December?

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

When is 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 reading in December?

In Wasco, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Wasco, OR

Average temperature in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average pressure in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average wind speed in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average humidity in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average rainfall in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average snowfall in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
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
Wasco, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average UV index in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Wasco, 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
Wasco, OR

Average visibility in December - Wasco, 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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