December weather forecast
Clearwater, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clearwater, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Clearwater, in December, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 6.1" (155mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.3 rainfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Clearwater 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 39.2°F (4°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Clearwater, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Clearwater, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Clearwater, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Clearwater?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clearwater have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clearwater have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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 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
Clearwater, WA

Average temperature in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (65.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Clearwater, WA

Average pressure in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clearwater, WA

Average wind speed in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Clearwater, WA

Average humidity in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Clearwater, WA

Average rainfall in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (6.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Clearwater, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clearwater, WA

Average snowfall in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clearwater, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Clearwater, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clearwater, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Clearwater, WA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Clearwater, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Clearwater, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Clearwater, WA

Average visibility in December - Clearwater, 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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