December weather forecastThorp, WA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Thorp, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.3°F (0.7°C) and min 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 33.3°F (0.7°C) and lows at 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Thorp is December, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Thorp, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Thorp are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
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. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C), is considered the coldest month in Thorp.

In Thorp, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Thorp, Washington, is 85%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Thorp, Washington. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

In Thorp, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Thorp. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

In Thorp, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thorp, Washington, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

The months with the least sunshine in Thorp, Washington, are January and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

In Thorp, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thorp, 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: 4h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Thorp, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Thorp, WA

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).