December weather forecast
Darrington, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Darrington, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Darrington, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 7.95" (202mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Darrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124 days and collects up to 55.28" (1404mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Darrington, during December, snow falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 63.27" (1607mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 142 snowfall days, and 321.93" (8177mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:22 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Darrington, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

In Darrington, 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 UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Darrington experiences its average lowest temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a minimum of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Darrington, is 30.7°F (-0.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Darrington, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 63.27" (1607mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Darrington, the average day length in December is 8h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:22 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Darrington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Darrington, 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
Darrington, WA

Average temperature in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Darrington, WA

Average pressure in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Darrington, WA

Average wind speed in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Darrington, WA

Average humidity in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Darrington, WA

Average rainfall in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (9.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Darrington, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Darrington, WA

Average snowfall in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 63.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (71.57").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Darrington, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (22.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Darrington, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Darrington, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Darrington, WA

Average UV index in December - Darrington, 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, October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Darrington, WA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Darrington, WA

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (3mi).

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