December weather forecastRio Dell, CA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rio Dell, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.9°F (11.6°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Rio Dell, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December tends to be the coldest month in Rio Dell, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

The high-temperature, in December, in Rio Dell, records 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.96"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Rio Dell, 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, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Rio Dell, CA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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