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In most years, Seattle averages a daily maximum temperature for December that's between 45 and 49 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 9 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 34 and 38 Â°F (1 to 3 Â°C). December is the coldest month overall for Seattle and the 20th and 21st are its chilliest days. They have daily highs averaging 46.2 Â°F (7.9 Â°C) and lows of 35.6 Â°F (2.0 Â°C). Nearly every December day warms to over 40 Â°F (4 Â°C) in Seattle. Temperatures above 60 Â°F (16 Â°C) are not expected here this month.
40 Â°F min. or less (4 Â°C) Seattle averages 24 days a year when the thermometer reaches into the 80s Â°F (over 27 Â°C). The temperature typically climbs to 90 Â°F (32 Â°C) on just one or two days a year. Days as hot as 100 Â°F (38 Â°C) are not normal for the city. Nearly every day in Seattle is at least as warm as 40 Â°F (4 Â°C).