December weather forecast
Bishop, CA

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Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California
Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bishop, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and max 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

Bishop's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 58%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Bishop, California, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bishop, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bishop are January through May, November and December. In Bishop, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bishop, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Bishop, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bishop are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Bishop?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures in Bishop, California, reaching 40.8°F (4.9°C) at the peak and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) at the low.

How cold is December in Bishop?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bishop, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Bishop?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

What is the average humidity in December in Bishop?

In December, the average relative humidity in Bishop, California, is 58%.

How much does it rain in Bishop in December?

In Bishop, California, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bishop in December?

In Bishop, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bishop?

The month with the shortest days in Bishop, California, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Bishop is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bishop?

On the first day of December in Bishop, California, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bishop?

The months with the least sunshine in Bishop, California, are February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bishop have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Bishop, California, is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bishop?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bishop?

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

Average temperature in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bishop, CA

Average pressure in December - Bishop, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bishop, CA

Average wind speed in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bishop, CA

Average humidity in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bishop, 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: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bishop, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (17.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bishop, CA

Average UV index in December - Bishop, 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
Bishop, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Bishop, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Bishop, CA

Average visibility in December - Bishop, 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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