December weather forecastLone Pine, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lone Pine, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Lone Pine witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 46.9°F (8.3°C) and lows at 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

In Lone Pine, 46.9°F (8.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

The average relative humidity in December in Lone Pine is 47%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

In December, in Lone Pine, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lone Pine, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

January, February and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Lone Pine, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.

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

In Lone Pine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, May and June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (19%).

Average rainfall in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20 days).

Average UV index in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lone Pine, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Lone Pine, 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).