December weather forecast
Fairfield, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Fairfield, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°F (0°C) and an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Fairfield's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 32°F (0°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.4 snowfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:08 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Fairfield are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Fairfield witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 32°F (0°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32°F (0°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fairfield, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fairfield, in December, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 8.9" (226mm) of snow.

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 Fairfield have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:08 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fairfield is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, WA

Average temperature in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfield, WA

Average pressure in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, WA

Average wind speed in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfield, WA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, WA

Average rainfall in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, WA

Average snowfall in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfield, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfield, WA

Average UV index in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfield, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Fairfield, WA

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

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

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