December weather forecast
Ritzville, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ritzville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Ritzville's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 33.8°F (1°C) to a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In Ritzville, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ritzville, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ritzville, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ritzville, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:14 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), December is the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ritzville, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:14 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ritzville?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ritzville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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
Ritzville, WA

Average temperature in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ritzville, WA

Average pressure in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ritzville, WA

Average wind speed in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ritzville, WA

Average humidity in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Ritzville, WA

Average rainfall in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Ritzville, WA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ritzville, WA

Average snowfall in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ritzville, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ritzville, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ritzville, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ritzville, WA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ritzville, WA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Ritzville, WA

Average visibility in December - Ritzville, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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