December weather forecast
Rancho Cordova, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rancho Cordova, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and lows of 40.8°F (4.9°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Rancho Cordova is 71%.

Rainfall

In Rancho Cordova, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 67.3 rainfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days in Rancho Cordova, California, is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rancho Cordova, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rancho Cordova, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rancho Cordova are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Rancho Cordova?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C), is generally the coldest month.

What are December temperatures in Rancho Cordova?

In Rancho Cordova, in December, the average high-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rancho Cordova?

The average relative humidity in December in Rancho Cordova, California, is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rancho Cordova?

In Rancho Cordova, California, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Rancho Cordova?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing in Rancho Cordova?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Rancho Cordova?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rancho Cordova have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rancho Cordova?

On the first day of December in Rancho Cordova, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rancho Cordova?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rancho Cordova, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rancho Cordova have in December?

In Rancho Cordova, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rancho Cordova?

The months with the lowest UV index in Rancho Cordova are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Rancho Cordova?

In Rancho Cordova, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average temperature in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average wind speed in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average humidity in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average rainfall in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Rancho Cordova, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average UV index in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average visibility in December - Rancho Cordova, 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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