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Hood River weather in December (Oregon, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Hood River in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Hood River generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Hood River in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. It records the year's peak snow/rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 70 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Hood River, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 161 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Goldendale, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Hood River in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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