December weather forecastBurien, WA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Burien, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Burien.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Burien is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Burien, Washington, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.8 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Burien.On the first day of December in Burien, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Burien, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Burien, Washington, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Burien, WA
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Burien, WA
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Burien, WA
- Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Burien, WA
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Burien, WA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Burien, WA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Burien, WA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Burien, WA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Burien, WA
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Burien, WA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Burien, WA
- 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
Burien, WA
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Burien, WA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (5mi).
