December weather forecast
John Day, OR

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The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon

Weather in December

December in John Day, Oregon is characterized by a full-fledged winter. The weather element that makes this month exceptional is the most pronounced quantity of snowfall at 8.31" (211mm). The weather remains cold, often with freezing mornings and nights. This period offers many festive outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowball fights. Finally, the year ends with light winds and fluffy snow, bringing joy to holiday celebrations.

Temperature

Temperature records in John Day, Oregon, mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 33.4°F (0.8°C) and lows at 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In John Day, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In John Day, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in John Day, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In John Day, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In John Day, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm PST.

Sunshine

In John Day, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in John Day are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in John Day?

December, with its high-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), is the coldest month in John Day, Oregon.

How cold is December in John Day?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in John Day?

The average relative humidity in December in John Day is 84%.

How much does it rain in John Day in December?

In John Day, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in John Day in December?

In John Day, Oregon, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.31" (211mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in John Day?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in John Day?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in John Day?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in John Day?

In John Day, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in John Day?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in John Day?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
John Day, OR

Average temperature in December - John Day, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
John Day, OR

Average pressure in December - John Day, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
John Day, OR

Average wind speed in December - John Day, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
John Day, OR

Average humidity in December - John Day, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
John Day, OR

Average rainfall in December - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
John Day, OR

Average rainfall days in December - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
John Day, OR

Average snowfall in December - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
John Day, OR

Average snowfall days in December - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
John Day, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - John Day, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
John Day, OR

Average sunshine days in December - John Day, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
John Day, OR

Average UV index in December - John Day, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
John Day, OR

Average cloud cover in December - John Day, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
John Day, OR

Average visibility in December - John Day, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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