December weather forecastDorrington, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dorrington, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 48°F (8.9°C) and min 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Dorrington, California, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dorrington, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 11.06" (281mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31 snowfall days, and 79.92" (2030mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C).

In Dorrington, in December, the average high-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In Dorrington, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 11.06" (281mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Dorrington, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Dorrington, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average snowfall in December: 11.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (21.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dorrington, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Dorrington, 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).