December weather forecast
Chelan, WA

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A small beachside condo over the deep blue sea, deep blue sky, and the deep blue hills afar, in Chelan, Washington
A small beachside condo over the deep blue sea, deep blue sky, and the deep blue hills afar, in Chelan, Washington

Weather in December

December personifies the heart of winter in Chelan, Washington, with frigid temperatures and generous snowfall. Matching January's weather conditions, December's average low temperatures hit a freezing 19°F (-7.2°C). The city gets draped in a white blanket with the highest snowfall of the year, recording 9.06in. Residents prepare for the shortest days of the year, reducing daylight hours to 8.5 hrs. As the year concludes, January brings back a familiar cold and continues the winter season in Chelan, Washington.

Temperature

Chelan, Washington, reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 30.2°F (-1°C) at the peak and 19°F (-7.2°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chelan is 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. The month with the most snowfall in Chelan is December, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:17 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Chelan, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Chelan?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a minimum temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

How cold is it in Chelan in December?

In December, in Chelan, the average high-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chelan?

In Chelan, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

What is the rainiest month in Chelan?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Chelan, Washington. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Chelan in December?

In Chelan, Washington, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Chelan?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Chelan in December?

In Chelan, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chelan?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chelan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chelan, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:17 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chelan have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chelan?

The months with the lowest UV index in Chelan are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Chelan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chelan, Washington, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chelan, WA

Average temperature in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Chelan, WA

Average pressure in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chelan, WA

Average wind speed in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Chelan, WA

Average humidity in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Chelan, WA

Average rainfall in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Chelan, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chelan, WA

Average snowfall in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chelan, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chelan, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

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: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chelan, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Chelan, WA

Average UV index in December - Chelan, WA
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Chelan, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Chelan, WA

Average visibility in December - Chelan, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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