Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
45°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Anacortes
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
45°F
Lows around 39°F
Precipitation
19 days/mo
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
61%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 33°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
8 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 43°F, and early evening stays near 42°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain36%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday43°F
Rain38%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon43°F
Rain37%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening42°F
Rain37%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 39 | 7.2 | 18 | 4.5 | 85 |
| Feb | 47 | 39 | 5.0 | 15 | 6.4 | 82 |
| Mar | 50 | 41 | 5.9 | 19 | 7.8 | 80 |
| Apr | 54 | 45 | 3.9 | 14 | 10.0 | 78 |
| May | 60 | 50 | 3.1 | 11 | 11.5 | 80 |
| Jun | 64 | 54 | 2.1 | 8 | 12.6 | 80 |
| Jul | 69 | 58 | 0.9 | 4 | 13.6 | 79 |
| Aug | 70 | 59 | 1.3 | 5 | 12.5 | 80 |
| Sep | 65 | 56 | 2.8 | 8 | 10.5 | 83 |
| Oct | 57 | 49 | 5.9 | 15 | 7.3 | 84 |
| Nov | 50 | 43 | 8.1 | 18 | 4.9 | 85 |
| Dec | 45 | 39 | 7.4 | 19 | 4.2 | 86 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology