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Weather on December 31

Vancouver, WA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
1980
54°F avg
Coldest
1978
10°F avg

About This Date

December 31st in Vancouver, WA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 31°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 31st was in 1980 (54°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (10°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 58% of recorded December 31st dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 31st in Vancouver, WA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202548°26°37°
202444°36°40°0.38"
202346°37°42°
202250°34°42°0.18"
202138°26°32°
202053°47°50°0.08"
201952°42°47°0.48"
201845°28°37°
201750°28°39°
201637°34°35°0.25"
201538°25°32°
201438°17°28°
201347°36°41°
201235°24°30°0.03"
201141°30°36°0.03"
201036°19°28°
200943°33°38°2.59"
200848°40°44°0.23"
200742°29°36°
200641°26°34°
200551°43°47°0.71"
200445°29°37°1.5"
200335°31°33°0.36"
200250°36°43°0.28"
200146°31°38°0.28"
200045°36°40°0.1"
199942°35°39°0.28"
199852°38°45°0.2"
199744°37°41°
199659°44°52°
199558°45°51°0.43"
199446°29°37°
199347°33°40°
199239°31°35°0.76"
199150°28°39°
199032°14°23°0.05"0.1"
198941°30°36°0.3"
198846°35°41°0.41"
198737°23°30°0.2"
198646°33°40°0.1"
198542°31°36°
198444°25°34°0.13"
198342°33°38°0.13"
198243°29°36°
198142°31°36°
1980warmest64°45°54°
197945°31°38°0.64"
1978coldest22°-2°10°
197737°32°35°0.13"
197649°25°37°
197544°27°35°0.36"
197446°28°37°
197343°36°39°0.23"
197244°32°38°0.23"
197142°33°38°0.25"
55 years of data from VANCOUVER PEARSON AP

Vancouver, WA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND
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Vancouver, WA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"4.1"8.2"JFMAMJJASOND1.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Vancouver, WA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

151015202531JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Best Time to Visit Vancouver, WA

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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