December weather forecast
Ellensburg, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ellensburg, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.3°F (0.7°C) and min 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

Ellensburg, Washington, witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and a low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ellensburg is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Ellensburg is December, when the rain falls for 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ellensburg is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ellensburg, Washington. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. 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 Ellensburg?

With average high and low temperatures of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C) respectively, December is Ellensburg's coldest month.

How cold is it in Ellensburg in December?

December temperatures in Ellensburg, Washington, vary between a high-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ellensburg?

The average relative humidity in December in Ellensburg is 85%.

What is the wettest month in Ellensburg?

The month with the most rainfall in Ellensburg, Washington, is December, when the rain falls for 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Ellensburg?

In Ellensburg, Washington, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Ellensburg?

The month with the most snowfall in Ellensburg is December, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ellensburg in December?

In Ellensburg, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ellensburg?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ellensburg.

How many hours of daylight does Ellensburg have in December?

The average day length in December in Ellensburg, Washington, is 8h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ellensburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ellensburg, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ellensburg?

January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ellensburg, Washington.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ellensburg?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ellensburg is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ellensburg?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ellensburg.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ellensburg?

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
Ellensburg, WA

Average temperature in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average pressure in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average wind speed in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average humidity in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average rainfall in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average snowfall in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average UV index in December - Ellensburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Ellensburg, WA

Average visibility in December - Ellensburg, 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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