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Spokane in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Spokane in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Spokane in December 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
December could be a good time to visit Spokane, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +36°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in December. However, expect about 11 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the coldest month of the year in Spokane;
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Spokane;

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-15°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Spokane has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Spokane in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Spokane for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +39°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +23°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +41°F.

Is Spokane warm or cold in December?

Spokane is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is the coldest month in Spokane, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Spokane in December

Spokane weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+36°F+37°F
Min. temperature
-9°F-15°F-22°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+61°F+57°F
Rainfall
66 mm53 mm42 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%84%84%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1020 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
91112
Rainy days
1367
Snowy days
51110

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 66 mm to 53 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Spokane in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Spokane is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Spokane based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 127 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Spokane wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Spokane based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 15 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Spokane.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Spokane?

This is the weather in Spokane in December 2024:
1 December
🌫️
+31°F
2 December
🌫️
+38°F
3 December
🌫️
+36°F
4 December
🌫️
+37°F
5 December
🌫️
+54°F
6 December
🌧️
+54°F
7 December
🌫️
+48°F
8 December
☁️
+42°F
9 December
☀️
+39°F
10 December
🌫️
+36°F
11 December
🌫️
+39°F
12 December
☁️
+39°F
13 December
☁️
+37°F
14 December
☀️
+37°F
15 December
☁️
+41°F
16 December
🌫️
+37°F
17 December
🌫️
+36°F
18 December
🌫️
+39°F
19 December
🌫️
+40°F
20 December
🌫️
+43°F
21 December
🌫️
+43°F
22 December
🌫️
+39°F
23 December
🌫️
+36°F
24 December
🌫️
+35°F
25 December
☀️
+37°F
26 December
🌫️
+34°F
27 December
🌫️
+39°F
28 December
☁️
+43°F
29 December
☁️
+46°F
30 December
☀️
+44°F
31 December
🌫️
+41°F
In December 2024 Spokane had 4 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Spokane climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Spokane in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+57°F) and the highest in 2015 (+65°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 339 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 743 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Spokane in December:

Is December a good time to visit Spokane?

It’s always a good time to visit Spokane, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Spokane in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Spokane rainy in December?

Spokane is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Spokane in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Spokane in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Spokane

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Spokane, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.