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Cannon Beach in December
This is the coldest month in Cannon Beach: highs average 47°F (8°C) and lows 40°F (4°C), with about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 29/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 11.4 in (289 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 29/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 29 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 29 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 38/100 in November to 29/100.
- Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes11.4 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cannon Beach in December
With 11.4 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Haystack Rock
235-foot sea stack with tide pools and nesting tufted puffins April–July.
Hug Point State Recreation Site
Beach with sea caves, a seasonal waterfall and an old stagecoach road cut into rock.
Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market
Fish market and counter for fish and chips, chowder and Dungeness crab.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 11.4 in of rain.
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail
Switchback climb to a summit with views down the coast to Nehalem Bay.
Cannon Beach Gallery
Nonprofit gallery of the Cannon Beach Arts Association showing regional artists.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 11.4 in of rain.
Nearby in December
- Astoria in December~21 mi · highs 47°F, 11.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in December~67 mi · highs 45°F, 9.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Yachats in December~109 mi · highs 50°F, 10.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in December~133 mi · highs 31°F, 10.6 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~165 m to Cannon Beach's ~12 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cannon Beach in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 29/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain. Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cannon Beach in December?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cannon Beach in December?
Yes: about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Cannon Beach in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (11.4 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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