December weather forecast
Prairie Ridge, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Prairie Ridge, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

In Prairie Ridge, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Prairie Ridge, in December, during 20.1 rainfall days, 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Prairie Ridge, Washington, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prairie Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Prairie Ridge records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Prairie Ridge, is 41.2°F (5.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Prairie Ridge, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prairie Ridge?

January, February, October through 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average temperature in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average pressure in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average wind speed in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average humidity in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average rainfall in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average snowfall in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average UV index in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Prairie Ridge, WA

Average visibility in December - Prairie Ridge, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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