December weather forecast
Ethel, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ethel, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Ethel's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ethel, in December, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ethel, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10 snowfall days, and 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm PST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

How cold does it get in December?

In Ethel, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ethel, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ethel, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ethel have in December?

In Ethel, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ethel?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Ethel, WA

Average temperature in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ethel, WA

Average pressure in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ethel, WA

Average wind speed in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ethel, WA

Average humidity in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ethel, WA

Average rainfall in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Ethel, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ethel, WA

Average snowfall in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ethel, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Ethel, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ethel, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ethel, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ethel, WA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ethel, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Ethel, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Ethel, WA

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

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

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