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Ellensburg weather in December (Washington State, United States of America)

What kind of weather does December bring to Ellensburg? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ellensburg includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -6°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Ellensburg in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ellensburg. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ellensburg climate page with graphs.

 

Ellensburg, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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