December weather forecast
Nevada City, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nevada City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In Nevada City, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nevada City, there are 84.7 rainfall days, and 39.02" (991mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nevada City, California, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 57.83" (1469mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Nevada City, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Nevada City is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nevada City are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Nevada City?

In Nevada City, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average December temperature in Nevada City?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Nevada City, is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nevada City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Nevada City is 68%.

How much does it rain in Nevada City in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nevada City in December?

In Nevada City, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nevada City?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nevada City have in December?

In Nevada City, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Nevada City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nevada City?

In Nevada City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nevada City?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Nevada City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Nevada City, California, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nevada City, CA

Average temperature in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nevada City, CA

Average pressure in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nevada City, CA

Average wind speed in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nevada City, CA

Average humidity in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nevada City, CA

Average rainfall in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (7.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nevada City, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nevada City, CA

Average snowfall in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (18.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nevada City, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nevada City, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nevada City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nevada City, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nevada City, CA

Average UV index in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nevada City, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Nevada City, CA

Average visibility in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (5mi).

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