December weather forecast
Big Bend, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Big Bend, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Big Bend's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Big Bend is 79%.

Rainfall

In Big Bend, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.4 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Big Bend, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.82" (224mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Big Bend, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 53.35" (1355mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Big Bend.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Big Bend, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Big Bend?

Big Bend's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

How cold is it in Big Bend in December?

In December, in Big Bend, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Big Bend?

In Big Bend, California, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Big Bend in December?

In Big Bend, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Big Bend in December?

In Big Bend, California, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.82" (224mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Big Bend?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Big Bend have in December?

In Big Bend, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Big Bend?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Big Bend, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Big Bend?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Big Bend, California.

How many hours of sunshine does Big Bend have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Big Bend, California, is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Big Bend?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Big Bend.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Big Bend?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Big Bend is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Big Bend, CA

Average temperature in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Big Bend, CA

Average pressure in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Big Bend, CA

Average wind speed in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Big Bend, CA

Average humidity in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Big Bend, CA

Average rainfall in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.08").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Big Bend, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Big Bend, CA

Average snowfall in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Big Bend, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.8 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
Big Bend, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Big Bend, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Big Bend, CA

Average UV index in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Big Bend, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Big Bend, CA

Average visibility in December - Big Bend, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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