December weather forecast
Ridgecrest, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Ridgecrest, California, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Ridgecrest's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and lows of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

In Ridgecrest, the average relative humidity in December is 46%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through October and December are months without snowfall in Ridgecrest.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgecrest, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ridgecrest. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ridgecrest?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures in Ridgecrest, California, reaching 52.5°F (11.4°C) at the peak and 37.6°F (3.1°C) at the low.

What is the usual temperature for Ridgecrest in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ridgecrest, is 52.5°F (11.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgecrest?

The average relative humidity in December is 46%.

What is the wettest month in Ridgecrest?

The month with the most rainfall in Ridgecrest, California, is December, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ridgecrest in December?

In December, in Ridgecrest, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ridgecrest?

In Ridgecrest, California, snow does not fall in January through October and December.

Does it snow in Ridgecrest in December?

In December, in Ridgecrest, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgecrest?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgecrest, California.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgecrest?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgecrest, California, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ridgecrest?

The months with the least sunshine in Ridgecrest, California, are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgecrest have in December?

In Ridgecrest, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ridgecrest?

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

Average temperature in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average pressure in December - Ridgecrest, 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 June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ridgecrest, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average humidity in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average snowfall in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (23.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ridgecrest, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Ridgecrest, CA

Average visibility in December - Ridgecrest, 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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