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Pullman Weather in December

Pullman in December

The short of it: Pullman in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 25° · rain 2.6 in. · daylight 8 h 34 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Pullman an average December high of 37°, a low of 25° and some 2.6 in. of rain. The dead of winter in Pullman: highs scarcely reach 37°, nights fall to 25°. Wet spells are common — about 2.6 in., the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 34 min in mid-December, 44 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Pullman runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Albion, 5 mi to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Pullman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 0.08 in. less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 34 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlbionWashington5 mi NW37°25°2.6 in.
MoscowIdaho8 mi E36°25°2.8 in.
PalouseWashington13 mi NNE36°24°3.0 in.
ColfaxWashington13 mi NW37°25°2.7 in.
GeneseeIdaho17 mi SE36°24°2.5 in.
PotlatchIdaho19 mi NE36°24°3.2 in.
GarfieldWashington19 mi N36°24°2.9 in.
TroyIdaho19 mi E36°23°3.1 in.

The Almanac · Pullman Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The dead of winter in Pullman: highs scarcely reach 37°, nights fall to 25°. Wet spells are common — about 2.6 in., the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pullman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°26°2.5 in.6 mph8 h 56 min✦✦
February42°28°1.9 in.6 mph10 h 14 min✦✦
March49°32°2.2 in.7 mph11 h 46 min✦✦
April57°36°1.7 in.7 mph13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May66°42°1.7 in.6 mph15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June73°47°1.3 in.6 mph15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July84°51°0.4 in.6 mph15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August85°50°0.6 in.6 mph14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
September75°44°0.7 in.6 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October60°35°1.8 in.6 mph10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November44°30°2.7 in.6 mph9 h 18 min✦✦
December37°25°2.6 in.6 mph8 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pullman in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pullman in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Pullman: highs scarcely reach 37°, nights fall to 25°. Wet spells are common — about 2.6 in., the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Pullman?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Pullman in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 34 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 50 min.

Does it snow in Pullman in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pullman in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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