December weather forecast
Smithville, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Smithville, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In Smithville, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Smithville, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Smithville, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Smithville, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.3 days and aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Smithville, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Smithville, in December, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Smithville, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Smithville have in December?

In Smithville, the average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Smithville?

On the first day of December in Smithville, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with 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 Smithville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smithville, WA

Average temperature in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithville, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Smithville, WA

Average wind speed in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithville, WA

Average humidity in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Smithville, WA

Average rainfall in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithville, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithville, WA

Average snowfall in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithville, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithville, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithville, WA

Average UV index in December - Smithville, 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
Smithville, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Smithville, WA

Average visibility in December - Smithville, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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, February and December (5mi).

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