December weather forecast
Spanaway, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Spanaway, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Spanaway, Washington, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, known for its average high temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is the coldest month.

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Spanaway, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Spanaway?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Spanaway, Washington, in December, during 18.9 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Spanaway in December?

In Spanaway, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Spanaway have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Spanaway?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Spanaway, WA

Average temperature in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Spanaway, WA

Average pressure in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Spanaway, WA

Average wind speed in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Spanaway, WA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Spanaway, WA

Average rainfall in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Spanaway, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Spanaway, WA

Average snowfall in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Spanaway, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Spanaway, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Spanaway, WA

Average UV index in December - Spanaway, 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
Spanaway, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Spanaway, WA

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

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

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