December weather forecast
Fort Rains, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Rains, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 37.9°F (3.3°C) at the peak and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Rains is 87%.

Rainfall

In Fort Rains, in December, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 4.96" (126mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Rains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fort Rains, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 10" (254mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:33 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Fort Rains, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a minimum average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Rains, records 37.9°F (3.3°C), while the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fort Rains, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Rains, during December, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fort Rains, Washington, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:33 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Fort Rains, WA

Average temperature in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average pressure in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average wind speed in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average humidity in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average rainfall in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.96"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average snowfall in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Fort Rains, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average UV index in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Fort Rains, WA

Average visibility in December - Fort Rains, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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