December weather forecast
Metaline, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Metaline, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.6°F (-3°C) and min 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Metaline, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

Rainfall

In Metaline, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Metaline, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.3 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Metaline, in December, snow falls for 20.7 days, with typically accumulated 10.47" (266mm) of snow. In Metaline, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.8 days and aggregates up to 50.39" (1280mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:03 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

During the coldest month in Metaline, December, temperatures average a high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 26.6°F (-3°C) and the low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Metaline, Washington, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Metaline, Washington, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 20.7 days. Throughout December, 10.47" (266mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Metaline have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:03 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Metaline, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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 temperature in December
Metaline, WA

Average temperature in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Metaline, WA

Average pressure in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Metaline, WA

Average wind speed in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, May and June (3.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (3.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Metaline, WA

Average humidity in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Metaline, WA

Average rainfall in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Metaline, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Metaline, WA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Metaline, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Metaline, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Metaline, WA

Average UV index in December - Metaline, 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
Metaline, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Metaline, WA

Average visibility in December - Metaline, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (2mi).

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