December weather forecast
Mendocino, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Mendocino, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

During February and December, Mendocino registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mendocino, California, is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In Mendocino, California, the average seawater temperature in December is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: Navigating the 54.1°F (12.3°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is no joy, and temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mendocino, California.
On the first day of December in Mendocino, California, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mendocino are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Mendocino?

February and December represent the coldest period in Mendocino, with an average high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Mendocino in December?

The high-temperature during December is 54.3°F (12.4°C) and the low-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mendocino?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mendocino, California, is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Mendocino?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mendocino. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Mendocino?

In Mendocino, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mendocino?

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

What is the water temperature in December in Mendocino?

In Mendocino, the average seawater temperature in December is 54.1°F (12.3°C). Swimming in 54.1°F (12.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mendocino?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mendocino, California, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Mendocino, California, is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mendocino?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mendocino, California, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mendocino?

The month with the least sunshine in Mendocino, California, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mendocino?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mendocino is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mendocino?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mendocino?

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

Average temperature in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mendocino, CA

Average pressure in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mendocino, CA

Average wind speed in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mendocino, CA

Average humidity in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mendocino, CA

Average rainfall in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mendocino, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mendocino, CA

Average snowfall in December - Mendocino, 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
Mendocino, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

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Average sea temperature in December
Mendocino, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 54.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (52.1°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mendocino, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mendocino, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Mendocino, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Mendocino, CA

Average visibility in December - Mendocino, 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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