December weather forecastHighland, WA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Highland, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively, December is Highland's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are March and December, with an average 0.94" (24mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Highland, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.7 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:20 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Highland's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and lows of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively.

In Highland, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

The wettest months are March and December, with an average 0.94" (24mm) of rainfall.

In Highland, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Highland, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 42min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:20 pm PST.

In Highland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Highland, WA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Highland, WA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Highland, WA

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (35%).

Average rainfall in December
Highland, WA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and December (0.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Highland, WA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Highland, WA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Highland, WA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Highland, WA

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highland, WA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Highland, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Highland, WA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Highland, 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).