December weather forecast
Highland, WA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months in Highland 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. In Highland, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Highland, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.7 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 in Highland, Washington. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Highland?

Highland records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

How cold is it in Highland in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Highland, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Highland?

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

What is the rainiest month in Highland?

The months with the most rainfall in Highland are March and December, with an average 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Highland?

In Highland, Washington, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Highland in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Highland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Highland have in December?

The average day length in December in Highland is 8h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Highland?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Highland?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Highland?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Highland?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Highland, WA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Highland, WA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Highland, WA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Highland, WA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Highland, WA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Highland, WA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Highland, WA

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland, 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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Highland, WA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Highland, WA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Highland, WA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Highland, WA

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).

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