December in Eugene, OR: cool / cold season for golf — expect distance loss and stiff muscles. Best tee times: midday when temperatures are warmest.
| Average December Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 48°F |
| Avg daily low | 36°F |
| Rainy days | 22 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 9 mph |
December is the toughest month on the Eugene golf calendar. The average high sits at just 48°F — the coldest of any month — and 22 precipitation days make it the wettest month of the year. A 12°F daily swing from high to low means morning tee times start closer to 36°F, and even midday rounds rarely reach comfortable shirt-sleeve territory. Wind peaks at 9 mph, which is moderate enough not to dominate the card, but combine it with damp air and you'll feel every degree.
That said, Eugene's public and semi-private courses stay open through December, and a dry window mid-week or between fronts can still produce a playable round. You're firmly in the Cool/Cold season tier here. Expect soft fairways, slower greens from overnight frost, and short daylight windows that make afternoon rounds tight. Planning matters more this month than any other.
Book early-morning weekend slots as far out as possible — December's 22 precipitation days mean dry windows fill quickly once a clear forecast appears mid-week. A Tuesday or Wednesday booking for a Saturday morning round gives you the best shot at locking in before demand spikes around a weather break. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
Coming out of November, December drops 4°F on the average high — from 52°F to 48°F — and adds three more precipitation days, pushing from 19 to 22, making December noticeably wetter and colder than an already subdued fall finish. Wind nudges up just 0.3 mph from November's 8.7 mph, so that's not the main difference; temperature and rain are. Heading into January, conditions barely shift: the high inches back up 1°F to 49°F, precipitation days fall by one to 21, and wind ticks up another 0.3 mph to 9.3 mph — meaning January offers only marginal relief, and December sits squarely at the bottom of the year.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Eugene, OR for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Most of Eugene's public and semi-private courses remain open in December, though cart restrictions and temporary greens are common after heavy rain. With 22 precipitation days on average, expect some closures or modified conditions mid-month and after storm systems. Calling ahead the morning of your round is worth the two minutes.
Average highs reach only 48°F — the coldest month of the year — with lows around 36°F, so morning frost and soft, slow fairways are standard. Rain is likely on roughly 22 out of 31 days, and peak winds average 9 mph, which adds a damp chill even when it isn't actively raining. Dry windows do occur, usually between fronts, but they're short and rarely last a full day.