December weather forecast
South Prairie, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in South Prairie, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are January and December, with an average 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In South Prairie, Washington, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 15.47" (393mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in South Prairie.

UV index

In South Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in South Prairie, records 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 6.1" (155mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In South Prairie, during December, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in South Prairie, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in South Prairie?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In South Prairie, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Prairie, WA

Average temperature in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
South Prairie, WA

Average pressure in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Prairie, WA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
South Prairie, WA

Average humidity in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
South Prairie, WA

Average rainfall in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.1"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
South Prairie, WA

Average rainfall days in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Prairie, WA

Average snowfall in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Prairie, WA

Average snowfall days in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Prairie, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Prairie, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Prairie, WA

Average sunshine days in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
South Prairie, WA

Average UV index in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
South Prairie, WA

Average cloud cover in December - South Prairie, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
South Prairie, WA

Average visibility in December - South Prairie, 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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