December weather forecast
Mariposa, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mariposa, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

Mariposa's December weather, with an average high temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Mariposa, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mariposa, California, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mariposa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.5 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mariposa are January through April, November and December. In Mariposa, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Mariposa, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 14.57" (370mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mariposa is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Mariposa, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Mariposa, California, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Mariposa?

In Mariposa, California, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What are December temperatures in Mariposa?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mariposa are 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Mariposa?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in Mariposa in December?

In Mariposa, California, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mariposa in December?

In Mariposa, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mariposa?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mariposa?

In Mariposa, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mariposa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mariposa, California, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mariposa?

In Mariposa, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mariposa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mariposa is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mariposa, CA

Average temperature in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mariposa, CA

Average pressure in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mariposa, CA

Average wind speed in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mariposa, CA

Average humidity in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mariposa, CA

Average rainfall in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mariposa, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mariposa, CA

Average snowfall in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mariposa, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mariposa, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and October (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mariposa, CA

Average UV index in December - Mariposa, 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 February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mariposa, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Mariposa, CA

Average visibility in December - Mariposa, 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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