December weather forecast
Gilchrist, OR

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gilchrist, 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 December, in Gilchrist, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. 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, in Gilchrist, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Gilchrist?

Gilchrist's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and lows of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is it in Gilchrist in December?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Gilchrist?

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

How much does it rain in Gilchrist in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Gilchrist?

In Gilchrist, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gilchrist?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gilchrist, Oregon, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gilchrist?

On the first day of December, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gilchrist?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Gilchrist?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gilchrist is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Gilchrist?

In Gilchrist, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average pressure in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average humidity in December
Gilchrist, OR

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gilchrist, OR

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Gilchrist, OR

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average UV index in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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Average visibility in December
Gilchrist, OR

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).

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