December weather forecast
Ridgefield, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgefield, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.7°F (0.4°C) and max 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

In Ridgefield, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 42.3°F (5.7°C) at the peak and 32.7°F (0.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ridgefield is 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ridgefield, Washington, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ridgefield, there are 7.6 snowfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgefield.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

In Ridgefield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high temperatures of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows of 32.7°F (0.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridgefield, records 42.3°F (5.7°C), while the low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.5 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ridgefield, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ridgefield, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgefield?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgefield have in December?

In Ridgefield, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average pressure in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average wind speed in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average humidity in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average rainfall in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average snowfall in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Ridgefield, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgefield, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgefield, WA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ridgefield, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgefield, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Ridgefield, WA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (4mi).

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