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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Orcas during December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Orcas includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Orcas in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Orcas. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orcas, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Friday Harbor, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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