December weather forecastCactus City, CA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cactus City, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 46%.

Rainfall

In Cactus City, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.2 rainfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Cactus City's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

The high-temperature during December is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C).

With an average relative humidity of 46%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December is 46%.

In Cactus City, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cactus City, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Cactus City, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

In Cactus City, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Cactus City, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Cactus City, 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).