December weather forecast
Palouse, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palouse, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Palouse, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palouse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Palouse, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.7 snowfall days, and 37.44" (951mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:09 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Palouse's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palouse, is 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palouse?

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

How much does it rain in Palouse in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Palouse?

In Palouse, during December, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palouse?

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

How many hours of daylight does Palouse have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:09 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Palouse, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Palouse?

January through March, 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 Palouse, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Palouse, WA

Average temperature in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Palouse, WA

Average pressure in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palouse, WA

Average wind speed in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Palouse, WA

Average humidity in December - Palouse, 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 (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Palouse, WA

Average rainfall in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Palouse, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palouse, WA

Average snowfall in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palouse, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palouse, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palouse, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Palouse, WA

Average UV index in December - Palouse, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Palouse, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Palouse, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Palouse, WA

Average visibility in December - Palouse, 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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