December weather forecastGearhart, OR
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Gearhart, Oregon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March through May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.8 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Gearhart, in December, the average water temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 49.6°F (9.8°C) without protection. Falling below 50°F (10°C) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and September (30.02"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, May, October and December (81%).
Average rainfall in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average rainfall in December: 6.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average rainfall days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average sea temperature in December: 49.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (56.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (47.7°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
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: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Gearhart, OR
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
