December weather forecast
Harrisburg, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harrisburg, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Harrisburg.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Harrisburg. In Harrisburg, Oregon, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Harrisburg, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Harrisburg, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Harrisburg. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Harrisburg?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), is generally the coldest month in Harrisburg.

What is the temperature in December in Harrisburg?

The high-temperature during December is 45.7°F (7.6°C) and the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). 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 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Harrisburg?

The months with the highest humidity in Harrisburg, Oregon, are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December in Harrisburg?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the rainiest month in Harrisburg?

The month with the most rainfall in Harrisburg, Oregon, is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Harrisburg in December?

In December, in Harrisburg, Oregon, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Harrisburg in December?

In Harrisburg, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harrisburg?

December has the shortest days of the year in Harrisburg, Oregon, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Harrisburg?

On the first day of December in Harrisburg, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Harrisburg?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Harrisburg, Oregon, is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Harrisburg?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, Oregon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average temperature in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average pressure in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average wind speed in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average humidity in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average rainfall in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average snowfall in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Harrisburg, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harrisburg, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average UV index in December - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Harrisburg, OR

Average visibility in December - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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