December weather forecast
Grants Pass, OR

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Colorful balloons rise from the scenic grounds in a field near Grant Pass, Oregon
Colorful balloons rise from the scenic grounds in a field near Grant Pass, Oregon

Weather in December

December officially kickstarts the winter season in Grants Pass with a marked drop in temperatures. The city receives the highest rainfall of the year, accumulating up to 4.02" (102mm) over roughly 15.9 days. The limited daylight hours primarily contribute to the cold winter days. Wind speeds increase slightly, adding to the overall chill. A snowfall of 0.51" (13mm) paints the city in a quintessential winter landscape, rounding up the weather feature-full year.

Temperature

Grants Pass's December weather, with an average high temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Grants Pass, Oregon, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Grants Pass, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grants Pass, there are 7.9 snowfall days, and 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Grants Pass, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Grants Pass.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Grants Pass are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Grants Pass?

December, having an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), is the coldest month in Grants Pass, Oregon.

What is the average December temperature in Grants Pass?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Grants Pass are 46°F (7.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grants Pass?

The average relative humidity in December in Grants Pass is 84%.

What is the rainiest month in Grants Pass?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Grants Pass?

In Grants Pass, Oregon, in December, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Grants Pass in December?

In Grants Pass, Oregon, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grants Pass?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Grants Pass?

In Grants Pass, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Grants Pass?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Grants Pass, Oregon, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Grants Pass?

The month with the least sunshine in Grants Pass, Oregon, is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Grants Pass have in December?

In Grants Pass, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Grants Pass?

The months with the lowest UV index in Grants Pass are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Grants Pass?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Grants Pass, Oregon, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average temperature in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average pressure in December - Grants Pass, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average wind speed in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average humidity in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average rainfall in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average snowfall in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Grants Pass, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average UV index in December - Grants Pass, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Grants Pass, OR

Average visibility in December - Grants Pass, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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