December weather forecast
Shelton, WA

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Weather in December

Wrapping up the year, December fully embraces the winter season. The temperature plummets further, with lows reaching a chilly 32.9°F (0.5°C). It is also a time when snowfall makes a reappearance, albeit sparingly, dusting the ground with about 0.71" (18mm) of snow. The holiday season combined with this cold weather creates a festive and cosy atmosphere throughout Shelton. Amid the frosty weather, December radiates warmth through its festive spirit, tying a beautiful end to the weather cycle of the year.

Temperature

Shelton's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and lows of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Shelton, in December, during 19.9 rainfall days, 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.4 rainfall days, and 42.87" (1089mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Shelton. In Shelton, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 5.59" (142mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Shelton, Washington, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shelton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shelton?

Shelton experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

How cold is it in Shelton in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shelton, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Shelton?

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months in Shelton.

What is the average humidity in December in Shelton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Shelton is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shelton?

In Shelton, in December, during 19.9 rainfall days, 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Shelton?

In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shelton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Shelton, Washington, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shelton have in December?

The average day length in December in Shelton, Washington, is 8h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shelton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shelton, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shelton?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shelton is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shelton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shelton?

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

Average temperature in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (32.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shelton, WA

Average pressure in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30.01"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shelton, WA

Average wind speed in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shelton, WA

Average humidity in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shelton, WA

Average rainfall in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (7.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shelton, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shelton, WA

Average snowfall in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
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
Shelton, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shelton, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shelton, WA

Average UV index in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Shelton, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Shelton, WA

Average visibility in December - Shelton, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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