December weather forecast
Rock Island, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rock Island, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 1.57" (40mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Rock Island, Washington. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Rock Island, Washington, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rock Island are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Rock Island witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rock Island, is 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 1.57" (40mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rock Island, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rock Island, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Rock Island, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:20 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rock Island have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Rock Island, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rock Island, WA

Average temperature in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rock Island, WA

Average pressure in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rock Island, WA

Average wind speed in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Rock Island, WA

Average humidity in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Rock Island, WA

Average rainfall in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Rock Island, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rock Island, WA

Average snowfall in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rock Island, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rock Island, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rock Island, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Rock Island, WA

Average UV index in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rock Island, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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 11).

Average visibility in December
Rock Island, WA

Average visibility in December - Rock Island, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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