December weather forecastDos Palos, CA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dos Palos, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.5°F (13.6°C) and min 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dos Palos, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dos Palos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.5 days and collects up to 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

In Dos Palos, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dos Palos.

In Dos Palos, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Dos Palos, California, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Dos Palos, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Dos Palos, 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).