December weather forecast
Shaniko, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shaniko, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Shaniko records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Shaniko.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Shaniko. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shaniko, Oregon, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In Shaniko, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 17.6" (447mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shaniko, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shaniko, Oregon, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:31 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shaniko, Oregon.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shaniko?

Shaniko, Oregon, witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Is it cold in Shaniko during December?

Shaniko in December has an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Shaniko?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Shaniko?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Shaniko?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shaniko in December?

In Shaniko, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shaniko in December?

In December, in Shaniko, Oregon, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shaniko?

The month with the shortest days in Shaniko is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shaniko have in December?

In Shaniko, Oregon, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shaniko?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shaniko, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:31 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shaniko?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shaniko?

In Shaniko, Oregon, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shaniko?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shaniko, Oregon, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shaniko, OR

Average temperature in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shaniko, OR

Average pressure in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shaniko, OR

Average wind speed in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shaniko, OR

Average humidity in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shaniko, OR

Average rainfall in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shaniko, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shaniko, OR

Average snowfall in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shaniko, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.1 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
Shaniko, OR

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shaniko, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shaniko, OR

Average UV index in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shaniko, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Shaniko, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Shaniko, OR

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

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

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