December weather forecast
Dayton, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dayton, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Dayton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September, November and December are months with snowfall in Dayton. In Dayton, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dayton, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dayton is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Dayton, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:15 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dayton is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Dayton?

The coldest period in Dayton is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is December in Dayton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dayton, records 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dayton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Dayton?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Dayton. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Dayton in December?

In Dayton, Washington, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dayton in December?

In Dayton, Washington, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dayton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dayton?

In Dayton, Washington, the average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dayton?

On the first day of December in Dayton, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:15 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dayton have in December?

In Dayton, Washington, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dayton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dayton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dayton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dayton, WA

Average temperature in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dayton, WA

Average pressure in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dayton, WA

Average wind speed in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dayton, WA

Average humidity in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dayton, WA

Average rainfall in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dayton, WA

Average snowfall in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Dayton, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dayton, WA

Average UV index in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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
Dayton, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
Dayton, WA

Average visibility in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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