December weather forecastOnalaska, WA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Onalaska, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Onalaska, in December, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Onalaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Onalaska, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10 snowfall days, and 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Onalaska, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Onalaska. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 42.3°F (5.7°C) at the peak and 32.4°F (0.2°C) at the base.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Onalaska during December are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Onalaska, Washington, are January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Onalaska, Washington, is 88%.

In Onalaska, Washington, in December, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Onalaska, Washington, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Onalaska, Washington, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm PST.

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Onalaska.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Onalaska, 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 August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Onalaska, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Onalaska, WA

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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