December weather forecast
Tumwater, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Tumwater, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Tumwater's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tumwater are January through March, November and December. In Tumwater, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tumwater, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tumwater, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Tumwater?

December tends to be the coldest month in Tumwater, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

How cold does it get in Tumwater in December?

In December, in Tumwater, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Tumwater?

The months with the highest humidity in Tumwater, Washington, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in December in Tumwater?

In Tumwater, Washington, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

What is the wettest month in Tumwater?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Tumwater. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Tumwater?

In Tumwater, Washington, in December, during 18.8 rainfall days, 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Tumwater?

In Tumwater, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tumwater?

The month with the shortest days in Tumwater, Washington, is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tumwater have in December?

In December, the average day length in Tumwater is 8h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tumwater?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tumwater?

The month with the least sunshine in Tumwater, Washington, is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Tumwater have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tumwater, Washington, is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tumwater?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Tumwater?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tumwater, Washington, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tumwater, WA

Average temperature in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Tumwater, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tumwater, WA

Average wind speed in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Tumwater, WA

Average humidity in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Tumwater, WA

Average rainfall in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Tumwater, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tumwater, WA

Average snowfall in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tumwater, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Tumwater, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tumwater, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tumwater, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tumwater, WA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tumwater, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Tumwater, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Tumwater, WA

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

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

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