Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
49°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Cannon Beach
United States · North America
Cold days.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 41°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
51°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 19 wet days, more than in most months.
61%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.1 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 40° and nights feel near 36°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
8 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
51°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 45°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning44°F
Rain40%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday47°F
Rain44%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon47°F
Rain43%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening44°F
Rain40%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 41 | 8.4 | 19 | 4.5 | 84 | 49 |
| Feb | 51 | 41 | 6.3 | 17 | 6.0 | 81 | 49 |
| Mar | 54 | 43 | 7.0 | 20 | 7.3 | 81 | 49 |
| Apr | 58 | 45 | 4.8 | 16 | 9.2 | 77 | 51 |
| May | 63 | 49 | 3.1 | 12 | 10.4 | 79 | 54 |
| Jun | 66 | 53 | 1.9 | 9 | 11.2 | 80 | 56 |
| Jul | 71 | 55 | 0.5 | 3 | 12.1 | 81 | 59 |
| Aug | 72 | 56 | 0.8 | 3 | 11.1 | 81 | 60 |
| Sep | 70 | 54 | 2.1 | 7 | 9.9 | 80 | 59 |
| Oct | 62 | 49 | 5.4 | 13 | 7.1 | 83 | 56 |
| Nov | 54 | 44 | 9.1 | 18 | 5.1 | 85 | 53 |
| Dec | 49 | 41 | 9.7 | 19 | 4.1 | 85 | 51 |
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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