December weather forecast
Columbia, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Columbia, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and lows of 37.2°F (2.9°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, California, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.7 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbia are January through March, November and December. In Columbia, during December, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Columbia?

The coldest time of the year in Columbia, California, is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What are the temperatures in Columbia in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Columbia, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.2°F (2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in June is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Columbia?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in December?

In Columbia, California, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Columbia?

In December, in Columbia, California, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Columbia?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Columbia, California, is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Columbia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Columbia?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Columbia, California, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Columbia?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Columbia?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbia, CA

Average temperature in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Columbia, CA

Average pressure in December - Columbia, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Columbia, CA

Average wind speed in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Columbia, CA

Average humidity in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).

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Average rainfall in December
Columbia, CA

Average rainfall in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Columbia, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Columbia, CA

Average snowfall in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Columbia, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h 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: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Columbia, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Columbia, CA

Average UV index in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Columbia, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Columbia, CA

Average visibility in December - Columbia, 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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