December weather forecast
Goldendale, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goldendale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Goldendale, Washington, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Goldendale, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Goldendale, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Goldendale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.1 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Goldendale, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Goldendale's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Goldendale, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Goldendale, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Goldendale, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Goldendale?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Goldendale have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goldendale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Goldendale?

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Goldendale, WA

Average pressure in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Goldendale, WA

Average wind speed in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Goldendale, WA

Average humidity in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Goldendale, WA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Goldendale, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Goldendale, WA

Average snowfall in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Goldendale, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Goldendale, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Goldendale, WA

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

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Goldendale, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Goldendale, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Goldendale, WA

Average visibility in December - Goldendale, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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