December weather forecast
Garfield, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garfield, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

Garfield experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Garfield, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Garfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.6 days and aggregates up to 22.68" (576mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Garfield, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:09 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.6h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Garfield's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) to a low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Garfield, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Garfield, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Garfield, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Garfield have in December?

In Garfield, the average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:09 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Garfield?

January and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Garfield, WA

Average temperature in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield, WA

Average pressure in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, WA

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield, WA

Average humidity in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Garfield, WA

Average rainfall in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield, WA

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garfield, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield, WA

Average UV index in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Garfield, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Garfield, WA

Average visibility in December - Garfield, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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