December weather forecast
Fruitland, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fruitland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fruitland is 90%.

Rainfall

In Fruitland, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fruitland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.5 days and collects up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall in Fruitland. In Fruitland, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fruitland, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.6 days and aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:09 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Fruitland, Washington, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Fruitland?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is December in Fruitland?

The high-temperature during December is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fruitland, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fruitland, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fruitland have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fruitland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:09 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fruitland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fruitland is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fruitland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fruitland, WA

Average temperature in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Fruitland, WA

Average pressure in December - Fruitland, 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
Fruitland, WA

Average wind speed in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Fruitland, WA

Average humidity in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Fruitland, WA

Average rainfall in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Fruitland, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fruitland, WA

Average snowfall in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fruitland, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fruitland, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fruitland, WA

Average UV index in December - Fruitland, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fruitland, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Fruitland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Fruitland, WA

Average visibility in December - Fruitland, 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 (2mi).

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