December weather forecast
Shasta, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Shasta, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

In Shasta, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In Shasta, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shasta, there are 92.2 rainfall days, and 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February, March and December are months with snowfall in Shasta, California. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shasta.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Shasta, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Shasta is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Shasta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Shasta?

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C), is considered the coldest month in Shasta, California.

What are the temperatures in Shasta in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shasta, is 50.9°F (10.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shasta?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Shasta?

In Shasta, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Shasta?

The month with the most snowfall in Shasta is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Shasta?

December is the first month it typically snows in Shasta. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shasta?

The month with the shortest days in Shasta is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shasta have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shasta?

On the first day of December in Shasta, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shasta?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Shasta, California, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shasta?

In Shasta, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shasta?

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

Average temperature in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shasta, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shasta, CA

Average wind speed in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and October (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shasta, CA

Average humidity in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shasta, CA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shasta, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shasta, CA

Average snowfall in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shasta, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 3min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shasta, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shasta, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shasta, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Shasta, CA

Average visibility in December - Shasta, 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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