December weather forecast
Spanaway, WA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Spanaway, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Spanaway is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Spanaway, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Spanaway.
On the first day of December in Spanaway, Washington, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h 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 Spanaway. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Spanaway?

December tends to be the coldest month in Spanaway, Washington, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Is it cold in Spanaway during December?

In Spanaway, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Spanaway?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in December in Spanaway?

In Spanaway, Washington, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the wettest month in Spanaway?

The month with the most rainfall in Spanaway is December, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Spanaway in December?

In Spanaway, in December, during 18.9 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Spanaway in December?

In December, in Spanaway, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Spanaway?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Spanaway?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Spanaway?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Spanaway, Washington, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Spanaway?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Spanaway, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Spanaway?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Spanaway is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Spanaway?

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 intensity in December in Spanaway?

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

Average temperature in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Spanaway, WA

Average pressure in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Spanaway, WA

Average wind speed in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Spanaway, WA

Average humidity in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Spanaway, WA

Average rainfall in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Spanaway, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Spanaway, WA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Spanaway, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Spanaway, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spanaway, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Spanaway, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Spanaway, WA

Average UV index in December - Spanaway, 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
Spanaway, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Spanaway, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Spanaway, WA

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

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

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