December weather forecast
Burlington, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Burlington, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 36.3°F (2.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Burlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.2 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Burlington, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.9 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Burlington, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Burlington's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Burlington, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Burlington, in December, it is raining for 19.5 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Burlington, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 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 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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?

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, WA

Average temperature in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (68.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Burlington, WA

Average pressure in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burlington, WA

Average wind speed in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Burlington, WA

Average humidity in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Burlington, WA

Average rainfall in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burlington, WA

Average snowfall in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 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
Burlington, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Burlington, WA

Average UV index in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Burlington, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Burlington, WA

Average visibility in December - Burlington, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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