December weather forecast
Gates, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Gates, Oregon, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Gates records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Gates, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gates are January through April, November and December. In Gates, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gates, Oregon, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Gates, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gates is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Gates?

Gates, Oregon, witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Is December cold in Gates?

In Gates, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gates?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the wettest month in Gates?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Gates?

In Gates, Oregon, in December, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 6.65" (169mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gates?

In Gates, Oregon, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gates?

The month with the shortest days in Gates, Oregon, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gates?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gates?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gates?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gates is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gates?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gates is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gates, OR

Average temperature in December - Gates, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gates, OR

Average pressure in December - Gates, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gates, OR

Average wind speed in December - Gates, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gates, OR

Average humidity in December - Gates, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gates, OR

Average rainfall in December - Gates, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gates, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Gates, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gates, OR

Average snowfall in December - Gates, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gates, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Gates, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gates, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gates, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gates, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Gates, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gates, OR

Average UV index in December - Gates, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gates, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Gates, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Gates, OR

Average visibility in December - Gates, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and April (4mi).

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