The Dalles weather in December (Oregon, United States of America)

How does the December weather in The Dalles compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During December, The Dalles usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 5°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

The Dalles in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit The Dalles. May, June, July, August, September and October 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 The Dalles climate page with graphs.

 

The Dalles, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Goldendale, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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