Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
42°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Bend
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
42°F
Lows around 29°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, the highest monthly average.
44%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 31° and nights feel near 22°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%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 38°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning34°F
Rain25%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday39°F
Rain27%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon38°F
Rain25%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening34°F
Rain24%
Cloud70%
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 | 43 | 30 | 2.9 | 13 | 6.2 | 75 |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 2.3 | 11 | 7.8 | 71 |
| Mar | 52 | 33 | 2.2 | 12 | 9.3 | 66 |
| Apr | 59 | 36 | 1.8 | 11 | 11.1 | 60 |
| May | 68 | 42 | 1.7 | 10 | 12.2 | 57 |
| Jun | 77 | 48 | 1.0 | 6 | 13.5 | 51 |
| Jul | 80 | 62 | 0.5 | 3 | 14.2 | 42 |
| Aug | 86 | 54 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.1 | 44 |
| Sep | 79 | 47 | 0.7 | 4 | 11.3 | 49 |
| Oct | 64 | 40 | 1.4 | 7 | 9.0 | 61 |
| Nov | 49 | 34 | 2.7 | 11 | 6.8 | 72 |
| Dec | 42 | 29 | 3.9 | 14 | 5.5 | 76 |
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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: Aug 27, 2026
Data & methodology