December weather forecast
Ephrata, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ephrata, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ephrata is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ephrata, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.2 rainfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Ephrata. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ephrata, Washington, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:18 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Ephrata?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Ephrata, registering a high temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

How cold is December in Ephrata?

December temperatures in Ephrata vary between a high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ephrata?

The average relative humidity in December in Ephrata, Washington, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Ephrata in December?

In Ephrata, Washington, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Ephrata?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Ephrata?

In December, in Ephrata, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ephrata?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ephrata have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ephrata, Washington, is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ephrata?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ephrata, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:18 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ephrata have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ephrata, Washington, is 4.8h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ephrata.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ephrata?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ephrata, Washington, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ephrata, WA

Average temperature in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°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 (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ephrata, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ephrata, WA

Average wind speed in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ephrata, WA

Average humidity in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Ephrata, WA

Average rainfall in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Ephrata, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ephrata, WA

Average snowfall in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ephrata, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ephrata, 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 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ephrata, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ephrata, WA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ephrata, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Ephrata, WA

Average visibility in December - Ephrata, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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