December weather forecast
Eureka, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eureka, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Eureka's lowest temperatures tend to occur in February and December, with an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Eureka is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Eureka, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Eureka is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Eureka, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Eureka. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Eureka?

The months of February and December see the lowest levels of Eureka's temperatures, averaging a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What are December temperatures in Eureka?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Eureka, is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Eureka?

The average relative humidity in December in Eureka is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Eureka?

The month with the most rainfall in Eureka, California, is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Eureka in December?

In Eureka, California, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Eureka?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eureka?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Eureka have in December?

The average day length in December in Eureka is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Eureka?

On the first day of December in Eureka, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Eureka?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Eureka have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Eureka?

The months with the lowest UV index in Eureka, California, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Eureka?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Eureka, California, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eureka, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Eureka, CA

Average pressure in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Eureka, CA

Average wind speed in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Eureka, CA

Average humidity in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Eureka, CA

Average rainfall in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Eureka, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Eureka, CA

Average snowfall in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Eureka, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Eureka, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Eureka, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Eureka, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Eureka, CA

Average visibility in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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