December weather forecastApplegate, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Applegate, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

In Applegate, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Applegate, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of precipitation. In Applegate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.8 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Applegate, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Applegate, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 52.5°F (11.4°C) and as low as 37.9°F (3.3°C).

In Applegate, 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in June is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In Applegate, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 5.2" (132mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Applegate, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In Applegate, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

In Applegate, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Applegate, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 5.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (6.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Applegate, CA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).