Portland in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Portland in december 2024
The weather in Portland in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 30.8cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
23%
17%
17%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
27%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
25%
17%
11%
Weather at 3am
40°F
25%
21%
18%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Portland in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Portland in december.
The climate of Portland in december is very bad
the weather in Portland in december is wet (with 9.2in of precipitation over 12 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 8in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area december. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Portland is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Portland in the month of december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
On average, in Portland, the days of december last 08:43. The sun rises at 07:45 and sunset is at 16:28.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Portland:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Portland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Portland in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.7in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 30.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:43 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Portland in december 2023:
41°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 41°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Portland:
| Salem (Oregon) in december | very bad weather |
| Lincoln City (Oregon) in december | bad weather |
| Long Beach (Washington) in december | bad weather |
| Newport (Oregon) in december | bad weather |
| Ocean Park (Washington) in december | bad weather |
| Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in december | very bad weather |
| Westport (Washington) in december | very bad weather |
| Seattle in december | very bad weather |
| Coos Bay in december | bad weather |
| Crater Lake (Oregon) in december | very bad weather |
| La Push (Washington) in december | very bad weather |
| Boise (Idaho) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Portland
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Portland in december:
Weather data for Portland for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Portland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Portland can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Portland.