December weather forecastGilchrist, OR

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilchrist, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

In Gilchrist, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Gilchrist, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gilchrist, Oregon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73 days and collects up to 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Gilchrist. In Gilchrist, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.5 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, with its average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

In Gilchrist, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Gilchrist, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 1min.

On the first day of December in Gilchrist, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

In Gilchrist, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Gilchrist, OR

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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