December weather forecast
Orchards, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orchards, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

In Orchards, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Orchards is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Orchards, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.5 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Orchards, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:36 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orchards. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Orchards?

The coldest time of the year in Orchards is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).

How cold is it in Orchards in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Orchards, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orchards?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the wettest month in Orchards?

The month with the most rainfall in Orchards, Washington, is December, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Orchards?

In December, in Orchards, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout December, 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Orchards in December?

In Orchards, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orchards?

December has the shortest days of the year in Orchards, Washington, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Orchards have in December?

In Orchards, the average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Orchards?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orchards, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:36 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Orchards have in December?

In Orchards, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orchards?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Orchards?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orchards, WA

Average temperature in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orchards, WA

Average pressure in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Orchards, WA

Average wind speed in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orchards, WA

Average humidity in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orchards, WA

Average rainfall in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orchards, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orchards, WA

Average snowfall in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
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
Orchards, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Orchards, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orchards, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orchards, WA

Average UV index in December - Orchards, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orchards, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Orchards, WA

Average visibility in December - Orchards, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (5mi).

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