December weather forecast
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The small city of Walla Walla in Washington
The small city of Walla Walla in Washington

Weather in December

December is a month of colder weather and less sunshine as it marks official winter onset. Faint traces of snow may embellish the surroundings, giving Walla a classic wintry charm. Sunlit hours wane as the winter solstice approaches, signaling the year's shortest day with regard to sunlight. Despite the cooling trend, Walla's weather doesn't reach extreme cold, creating a fairly temperate winter. But there’ll be only 8.7 daylight hours and an average high temperature of 37.4°F (3°C), underlining December as Walla's window to winter.

Temperature

During the coldest month in Walla, December, temperatures average a high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Walla, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Walla, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Walla are January through April, September, November and December. In Walla, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Walla is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:18 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Walla?

The lowest temperatures in Walla are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is it in Walla in December?

In Walla, 37.4°F (3°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Walla?

In Walla, Washington, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Walla?

In December, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Walla?

In Walla, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walla?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Walla have in December?

The average day length in December in Walla, Washington, is 8h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Walla?

On the first day of December in Walla, Washington, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:18 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Walla?

The average sunshine duration in December in Walla, Washington, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Walla?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Walla?

In Walla, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average temperature in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average pressure in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average wind speed in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average humidity in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average rainfall in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average snowfall in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Walla Walla, WA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Walla Walla, WA

Average visibility in December - Walla Walla, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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