Seattle weather in December

December in Seattle: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Seattle · #532 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 44/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Seattle climate normals — December

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall203 mm / 8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days19 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine3.3 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall6.9 cm / 2.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Seattle in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Seattle?
December in Seattle: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Seattle on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
What is the weather like in Seattle in December?
In December, Seattle averages a daily high of 7.1°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 203.1 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Seattle in December?
Seattle has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Does it snow in Seattle in December?
Seattle sees roughly 6.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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