December weather forecast
La Grande, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in La Grande, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

La Grande's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and lows of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in La Grande is 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in La Grande, Washington. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in La Grande, Washington, are January through April, November and December. In La Grande, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Grande, Washington, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in La Grande, Washington, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in La Grande, Washington, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:31 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in La Grande are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in La Grande?

December, having an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), is the coldest month in La Grande, Washington.

How cold is it in La Grande in December?

The high-temperature in La Grande, Washington, during December is 41.2°F (5.1°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Grande?

The average relative humidity in December in La Grande, Washington, is 87%.

What is the wettest month in La Grande?

December is the month with the most rainfall in La Grande. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in La Grande?

In La Grande, Washington, in December, during 18.6 rainfall days, 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in La Grande in December?

In December, in La Grande, Washington, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Grande?

The month with the shortest days in La Grande is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does La Grande have in December?

The average day length in December in La Grande, Washington, is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in La Grande?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Grande, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:31 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in La Grande?

The month with the least sunshine in La Grande, Washington, is December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in La Grande?

In La Grande, Washington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in La Grande?

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 La Grande?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Grande 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
La Grande, WA

Average temperature in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
La Grande, WA

Average pressure in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
La Grande, WA

Average wind speed in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
La Grande, WA

Average humidity in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Grande, WA

Average rainfall in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Grande, WA

Average rainfall days in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
La Grande, WA

Average snowfall in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Grande, WA

Average snowfall days in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Grande, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • 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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Grande, WA

Average sunshine days in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
La Grande, WA

Average UV index in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
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
La Grande, WA

Average cloud cover in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
La Grande, WA

Average visibility in December - La Grande, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (4mi).

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