December weather forecast
Riverside, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverside, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

In Riverside, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Riverside is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riverside, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) 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 7:29 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:12 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Riverside is 5h.

UV index

In Riverside, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Riverside?

With an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C), December is the coldest month in Riverside.

How cold is December in Riverside?

In December, in Riverside, the average high-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riverside?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the wettest month in Riverside?

The month with the most rainfall in Riverside, Washington, is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Riverside?

In Riverside, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Riverside in December?

In Riverside, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riverside?

December has the shortest days of the year in Riverside, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Riverside?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Riverside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:12 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverside have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Riverside is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Riverside?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Riverside, Washington, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riverside, WA

Average temperature in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverside, WA

Average pressure in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riverside, WA

Average wind speed in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverside, WA

Average humidity in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Riverside, WA

Average rainfall in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverside, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riverside, WA

Average snowfall in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riverside, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverside, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverside, WA

Average UV index in December - Riverside, 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
Riverside, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Riverside, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Riverside, WA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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