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Normal weather for Rainier in December

It's cold in December in Rainier with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.

In December, there is an average of 251 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Rainier in December

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Temperature Average Temperature
8°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
9°C 12°C
Sun Low Temp
6°C 4°C
Rain Total Precipitation
251 mm 133 mm
Rain Rainy Days
25 days 17 days
Snow Total Snowfall
12 cm 9,7 cm
Snow Snowy Days
6 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Rainier with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 3°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Rainier is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Is December a good time to visit Rainier?

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Rainier. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Rainier in December

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Daily Temperature in December in Rainier

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Rainier, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Rainier

Daily Precipitation in December in Rainier

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Rainier, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 25 days of precipitation in Rainier.

Daily Precipitation in December in Rainier

Daily Snowfall in December in Rainier

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Rainier, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in Rainier

Daily UV Index in December in Rainier

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Rainier, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Rainier

Temperature in December in Rainier Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Rainier, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in December in Rainier Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Rainier Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Rainier, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Rainier Over the Years

Snowfall in December in Rainier per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Rainier, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in December in Rainier over the past years

Daily Climate in December for Rainier

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rainier. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Rainier by Month

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