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Weather in December in Oregon

Considering a trip to Oregon this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Oregon in December?

Oregon is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Oregon in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In December, it is winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Wallowa Lake at 0°C to cold in Brookings at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Brookings and -8°C in Wallowa Lake. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hermiston with an average of 35 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Rockaway Beach with 463 mm. Portland experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

The city Portland usually sees around 64 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oregon in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oregon climate page.

Where to go in Oregon in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Oregon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Oregon?

Portland

In December Portland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Portland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
79 hours 
171 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
179 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
86 hours 
145 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Portland

Seaside

In December Seaside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Seaside
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
81 hours 
363 mm 
23 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
326 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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10°C 
3°C 
84 hours 
313 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Seaside

Cannon Beach

In December Cannon Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cannon Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
81 hours 
406 mm 
23 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
360 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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10°C 
3°C 
84 hours 
339 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Cannon Beach

Depoe Bay

In December Depoe Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Depoe Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
6°C 
297 mm 
23 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
337 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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10°C 
4°C 
291 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Depoe Bay

Rockaway Beach

In December Rockaway Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rockaway Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
81 hours 
484 mm 
24 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
463 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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9°C 
3°C 
84 hours 
421 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Rockaway Beach

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oregon, in the United States of America.

Is December the best time to visit Oregon?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Portland, December may not be the ideal time to visit Oregon.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Portland. On the other hand, the months of January, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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