Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Gig Harbor.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Gig Harbor. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gig Harbor. In Gig Harbor, Washington, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.9 snowfall days, and 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature in Gig Harbor, Washington, is 46.9°F (8.3°C).Note: Swimming in 46.9°F (8.3°C) is deemed hazardous. Exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C) leads to immediate severe cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gig Harbor.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gig Harbor 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year in Gig Harbor?
How cold does it get in Gig Harbor in December?
What are the most humid months in Gig Harbor?
What is the average humidity in December in Gig Harbor?
What is the rainiest month in Gig Harbor?
How many days does it rain in December in Gig Harbor?
How many days does it snow in December in Gig Harbor?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Gig Harbor?
What is the month with the shortest days in Gig Harbor?
What is the average length of the day in December in Gig Harbor?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gig Harbor?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Gig Harbor?
How many hours of sunshine does Gig Harbor have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gig Harbor?
What is the UV index reading in December in Gig Harbor?
Average temperature in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average rainfall in December: 4.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average sea temperature in December: 46.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (53.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.8°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gig Harbor, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Gig Harbor, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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