December weather forecast
Thurston, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Thurston, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.2°F (7.9°C) and min 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low temperature of 33.8°F (1°C), is Thurston's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Thurston is December, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Thurston, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

During the coldest month in Thurston, December, temperatures average a high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low of 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Thurston, is 46.2°F (7.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Thurston, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Thurston.

How many hours of daylight does Thurston have in December?

In Thurston, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:43 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thurston have in December?

In Thurston, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Thurston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thurston, OR

Average temperature in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Thurston, OR

Average pressure in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thurston, OR

Average wind speed in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Thurston, OR

Average humidity in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Thurston, OR

Average rainfall in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Thurston, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thurston, OR

Average snowfall in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thurston, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Thurston, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Thurston, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Thurston, OR

Average UV index in December - Thurston, OR
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Thurston, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Thurston, OR

Average visibility in December - Thurston, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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