December weather forecast
Herald, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Herald, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41°F (5°C) and max 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Herald reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 55°F (12.8°C) at the peak and 41°F (5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Herald, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Herald, there are 63.8 rainfall days, and 12.6" (320mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Herald.
On the first day of December in Herald, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. 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. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Herald?

With its average high temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low of 41°F (5°C), December is regarded as the coldest month in Herald.

What is the usual temperature for Herald in December?

The high-temperature during December is 55°F (12.8°C) and the low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Herald?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Herald?

In Herald, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Herald?

December has the most snowfall days of the year in Herald. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing in Herald?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Herald?

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

How many hours of daylight does Herald have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Herald?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Herald?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Herald?

The average sunshine duration in December in Herald is 5.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Herald?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Herald is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Herald, CA

Average temperature in December - Herald, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41°F).

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Average pressure in December
Herald, CA

Average pressure in December - Herald, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Herald, CA

Average wind speed in December - Herald, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Herald, CA

Average humidity in December - Herald, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (45%).

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Average rainfall in December
Herald, CA

Average rainfall in December - Herald, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Herald, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Herald, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Herald, CA

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Herald, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Herald, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Herald, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Herald, CA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Herald, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Herald, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Herald, CA

Average visibility in December - Herald, 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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