December weather forecast
Federal Way, WA

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Weather in December

Taking cues from November, December indulges in the frigid tenderness of winter, closing the annual climatic cycle in Federal Way. This month sees an uptick in rainfall, with the maximum volume of 4.72" (120mm), marking the wettest time of the year. Gently dusted in snow, Federal Way adorns a winter-white landscape with an average snowfall of 0.59" (15mm). Daylight proves scarce, lasting only about 8.6 hours, owing to the winter solstice. With an average visibility of 5 miles, the breathtaking view of the cityscape under the white veil mesmerizes visitors and residents alike.

Temperature

Federal Way, Washington, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Federal Way are January through April, November and December. In Federal Way, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Federal Way, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Federal Way, Washington, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Federal Way?

December, with its high-temperature average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 34.2°F (1.2°C), is the coldest month in Federal Way, Washington.

How cold is December in Federal Way?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Federal Way?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in December in Federal Way?

In December, the average relative humidity in Federal Way, Washington, is 86%.

What is the wettest month in Federal Way?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Federal Way in December?

In Federal Way, in December, during 18.2 rainfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Federal Way in December?

In December, in Federal Way, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Federal Way?

The month with the shortest days in Federal Way, Washington, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Federal Way?

In December, the average day length in Federal Way, Washington, is 8h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Federal Way?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Federal Way, Washington, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:29 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Federal Way?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Federal Way, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Federal Way have in December?

In Federal Way, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Federal Way?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Federal Way?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Federal Way, Washington, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Federal Way, WA

Average temperature in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Federal Way, WA

Average pressure in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Federal Way, WA

Average wind speed in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Federal Way, WA

Average humidity in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Federal Way, WA

Average rainfall in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Federal Way, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Federal Way, WA

Average snowfall in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Federal Way, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Federal Way, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Federal Way, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and November (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Federal Way, WA

Average UV index in December - Federal Way, WA
  • 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
Federal Way, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Federal Way, WA

Average visibility in December - Federal Way, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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