December weather forecast
Milwaukie, OR

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Weather in December

December marks the onset of winter in Milwaukie, with the lowest average temperature of the year observed at 34.7°F (1.5°C). Accompanied by the highest average rainfall of 4.57" (116mm), December is the wettest and coldest month. Despite these harsher conditions, the charm of winter snowfall significantly embellishes the city’s festive season. As the year comes to an end, Milwaukie embraces the winter chill, accentuated by sluggish wind speeds and reduced daylight hours.

Temperature

The coldest period in Milwaukie tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In Milwaukie, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Milwaukie, Oregon, is December, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Milwaukie, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Milwaukie, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.5 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Milwaukie, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Milwaukie. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Milwaukie?

Milwaukie, Oregon, reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 44.4°F (6.9°C) at the peak and 34.7°F (1.5°C) at the lowest.

Is December cold in Milwaukie?

In Milwaukie, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Milwaukie?

In December, the average relative humidity in Milwaukie, Oregon, is 83%.

What is the wettest month in Milwaukie?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Milwaukie?

In December, in Milwaukie, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Milwaukie?

In Milwaukie, Oregon, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Milwaukie?

December has the shortest days of the year in Milwaukie, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Milwaukie have in December?

In December, the average day length in Milwaukie, Oregon, is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Milwaukie?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Milwaukie have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Milwaukie, Oregon, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Milwaukie?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Milwaukie?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Milwaukie, OR

Average temperature in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Milwaukie, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average wind speed in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average humidity in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average rainfall in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average snowfall in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
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
Milwaukie, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Milwaukie, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average UV index in December - Milwaukie, 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
Milwaukie, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Milwaukie, OR

Average visibility in December - Milwaukie, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (5mi).

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