December weather forecast
Coulee Dam, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Coulee Dam, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

Coulee Dam experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

In Coulee Dam, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Coulee Dam are May and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. In Coulee Dam, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow. In Coulee Dam, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.

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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:13 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Coulee Dam, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall in Coulee Dam are May and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Coulee Dam?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Coulee Dam, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Coulee Dam have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:13 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Coulee Dam have in December?

In Coulee Dam, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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 hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average temperature in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average pressure in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average wind speed in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average humidity in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average rainfall in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average snowfall in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coulee Dam, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average UV index in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Coulee Dam, WA

Average visibility in December - Coulee Dam, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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