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

Looking to travel to The Dalles in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, The Dalles generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°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.

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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 The Dalles 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

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