December weather forecast
Sultan, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sultan, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Sultan, during December, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation. In Sultan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.6 days and collects up to 51.65" (1312mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sultan, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

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 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sultan, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sultan?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sultan, in December, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 7.48" (190mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sultan, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sultan have in December?

In Sultan, the average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sultan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sultan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Sultan, WA

Average temperature in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sultan, WA

Average pressure in December - Sultan, 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
Sultan, WA

Average wind speed in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sultan, WA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sultan, WA

Average rainfall in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (7.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Sultan, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sultan, WA

Average snowfall in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sultan, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Sultan, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sultan, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Sultan, WA

Average UV index in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sultan, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Sultan, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sultan, WA

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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