December weather forecastEureka, CA

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December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Eureka, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Eureka witnesses its lowest temperatures in February and December, reaching an average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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

The month with the least sunshine in Eureka is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Eureka are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Eureka, the coldest months are February and December, registering an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Eureka in December has an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 12min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).