December weather forecast
Benton, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Benton, California, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), is Benton's coldest month.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Benton, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 rainfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Benton, in December, during 8.8 snowfall days, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.4 snowfall days, and 42.72" (1085mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Benton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Benton?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), is recognized as the coldest in Benton, California.

How cold does it get in Benton in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Benton during December are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Benton?

The months with the highest humidity in Benton, California, are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in December in Benton?

In Benton, California, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Benton?

In Benton, California, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Benton in December?

In Benton, California, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benton?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benton.

What is the average length of the day in December in Benton?

The average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benton, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Benton?

The month with the least sunshine in Benton is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benton?

In Benton, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Benton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Benton?

In Benton, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Benton, CA

Average temperature in December - Benton, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Benton, CA

Average pressure in December - Benton, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Benton, CA

Average wind speed in December - Benton, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Benton, CA

Average humidity in December - Benton, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).

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Average rainfall in December
Benton, CA

Average rainfall in December - Benton, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benton, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Benton, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Benton, CA

Average snowfall in December - Benton, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benton, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Benton, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benton, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benton, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Benton, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Benton, CA

Average UV index in December - Benton, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Benton, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Benton, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Benton, CA

Average visibility in December - Benton, 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).

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