Bend, OR weather in December
December in Bend: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 41°F, lows 23°F, about 9 wet days and about 5.3 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Bend.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.3 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 4:28 pm | 7:40 am / 4:36 pm |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | 8.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry December brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202011: average high 46°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 35°F
- Highest reading63°F (December 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading-15°F (December 9, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 41°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 23°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 8.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -8°F from November and +2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Eugene, OR88 mi · high 47°F · 19 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA246 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
How Bend ranks in December
- Normal high277th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days161st driest of 378
What to pack for Bend in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 1018 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bend in December?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -15°F (most recently on December 9, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Bend in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in.
Does it snow in Bend in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 5.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is December a good time to visit Bend?
December ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bend (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Bend (USC00350694), 1.5 mi E of the city center, 3,660 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bend 7 Ne (USC00350699), 6.7 mi NE of the city center, 3,358 ft (267 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).