December weather forecast
Ford, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ford, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.9 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ford, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 10.47" (266mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ford, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.2 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:08 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Ford, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Ford's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is December?

In Ford, 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ford, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in Ford in December?

In Ford, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ford, in December, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 10.47" (266mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ford, the average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:08 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ford.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Ford, WA

Average temperature in December - Ford, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ford, WA

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Ford, WA

Average wind speed in December - Ford, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ford, WA

Average humidity in December - Ford, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Ford, WA

Average rainfall in December - Ford, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Ford, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Ford, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ford, WA

Average snowfall in December - Ford, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ford, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Ford, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ford, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ford, WA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ford, WA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ford, WA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Ford, WA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).

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