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

Clear/Sunny

23%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Heavy rain

17%

Weather at 12pm
47°F

Clear/Sunny

27%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 6pm
40°F

Clear/Sunny

25%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 3am
40°F

Moderate rain at times

25%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Heavy rain

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.

more information about United States's weather in december



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:

01-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 50°F
02-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 50°F
03-12-2023
Light rain
47°F to 56°F
04-12-2023
Cloudy
54°F to 59°F
05-12-2023
Light rain
56°F to 59°F
06-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 56°F
07-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 47°F
08-12-2023
Cloudy
40°F to 47°F
09-12-2023
Light drizzle
40°F to 43°F
10-12-2023
Light rain
47°F to 49°F
11-12-2023
Overcast
49°F to 50°F
12-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 49°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 49°F
14-12-2023
Overcast
43°F to 47°F
15-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 49°F
16-12-2023
Cloudy
40°F to 49°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 50°F
18-12-2023
Cloudy
41°F to 45°F
19-12-2023
Cloudy
41°F to 49°F
20-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 50°F
21-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 52°F
22-12-2023
Light rain shower
45°F to 47°F
23-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 43°F
24-12-2023
Overcast
36°F to 41°F
25-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 40°F
26-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 50°F
27-12-2023
Light drizzle
40°F to 41°F
28-12-2023
Overcast
45°F to 49°F
29-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 49°F
30-12-2023
Light drizzle
45°F to 47°F
31-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 49°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december

Cities near Portland:

Salem (Oregon) in decembervery bad weather
Lincoln City (Oregon) in decemberbad weather
Long Beach (Washington) in decemberbad weather
Newport (Oregon) in decemberbad weather
Ocean Park (Washington) in decemberbad weather
Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in decembervery bad weather
Westport (Washington) in decembervery bad weather
Seattle in decembervery bad weather
Coos Bay in decemberbad weather
Crater Lake (Oregon) in decembervery bad weather
La Push (Washington) in decembervery bad weather
Boise (Idaho) in decembervery bad weather
United States in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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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.


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