December weather forecast
Rice, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rice, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Rice, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.5 rainfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September, November and December. In Rice, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Rice, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, recording an average high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is Rice's coldest month.

How cold is December?

In December, in Rice, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rice, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Rice, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) 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 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rice have in December?

In Rice, the average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:07 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rice have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rice, WA

Average temperature in December - Rice, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Rice, WA

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Rice, WA

Average wind speed in December - Rice, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Rice, WA

Average humidity in December - Rice, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Rice, WA

Average rainfall in December - Rice, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Rice, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Rice, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rice, WA

Average snowfall in December - Rice, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rice, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Rice, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rice, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Rice, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rice, WA

Average UV index in December - Rice, 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
Rice, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Rice, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Rice, WA

Average visibility in December - Rice, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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