December weather forecastMontrose, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Montrose, California, with an average temperature varying between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Montrose, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Montrose, there are 50.4 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Montrose.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, having an average high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C), is the coldest month.

In Montrose, 62.4°F (16.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

In Montrose, the average relative humidity in December is 53%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (47.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Montrose, 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).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Montrose, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Montrose, 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).