December weather forecast
Rutherford, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Rutherford, California, with an average temperature varying between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Rutherford's December weather reaches an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Rutherford, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, in Rutherford, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rutherford, California, there are 76.2 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Rutherford, snow does not fall in January, February, April through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Rutherford, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rutherford, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Rutherford?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C), is recognized as the coldest in Rutherford.

What is the usual temperature for Rutherford in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rutherford, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rutherford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Rutherford, California, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rutherford?

In Rutherford, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Rutherford?

In Rutherford, California, snow does not fall in January, February, April through December.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rutherford?

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

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

In Rutherford, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rutherford?

On the first day of December in Rutherford, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rutherford?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rutherford, California, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rutherford?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rutherford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rutherford?

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

Average temperature in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rutherford, CA

Average pressure in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rutherford, CA

Average wind speed in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rutherford, CA

Average humidity in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rutherford, CA

Average rainfall in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rutherford, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rutherford, CA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rutherford, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rutherford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rutherford, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rutherford, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rutherford, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Rutherford, CA

Average visibility in December - Rutherford, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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