December weather forecast
Canyon City, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canyon City, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.4°F (0.8°C) and min 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Canyon City's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Canyon City is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Canyon City, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canyon City, Oregon, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Canyon City, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canyon City, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Canyon City, Oregon, is 5.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canyon City. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Canyon City?

In Canyon City, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is December in Canyon City?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Canyon City, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canyon City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Canyon City, Oregon, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Canyon City in December?

In Canyon City, Oregon, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Canyon City in December?

In Canyon City, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canyon City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Canyon City, Oregon, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canyon City have in December?

In Canyon City, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Canyon City?

On the first day of December in Canyon City, Oregon, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canyon City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Canyon City?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canyon City.

What is the UV index reading in December in Canyon City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Canyon City is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canyon City, OR

Average temperature in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canyon City, OR

Average pressure in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Canyon City, OR

Average wind speed in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canyon City, OR

Average humidity in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canyon City, OR

Average rainfall in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canyon City, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canyon City, OR

Average snowfall in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canyon City, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canyon City, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Canyon City, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canyon City, OR

Average UV index in December - Canyon City, OR
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Canyon City, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Canyon City, OR

Average visibility in December - Canyon City, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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