December weather forecastIndependence, OR
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Independence, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
Independence, Oregon, reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 44.2°F (6.8°C) at the peak and 34.2°F (1.2°C) at the lowest.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Independence is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Independence, OR
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Independence, OR
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"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).
Average wind speed in December
Independence, OR
- Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Independence, OR
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Independence, OR
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Independence, OR
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Independence, OR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Independence, OR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Independence, OR
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Independence, OR
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Independence, OR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Independence, OR
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Independence, 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, November and December (4mi).
