December weather forecast
Dayton, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dayton, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Dayton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September, November and December. In Dayton, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Dayton, Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 13.58" (345mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:15 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Dayton, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Dayton's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and lows of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is December?

Dayton in December has an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Dayton is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Dayton?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dayton have in December?

In Dayton, the average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:15 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Dayton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Dayton, WA

Average temperature in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Dayton, WA

Average pressure in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dayton, WA

Average wind speed in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dayton, WA

Average humidity in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Dayton, WA

Average rainfall in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dayton, WA

Average snowfall in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Dayton, WA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dayton, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Dayton, WA

Average visibility in December - Dayton, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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