December weather forecastWest Sacramento, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in West Sacramento, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Sacramento, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.6 days and collects up to 7.6" (193mm) of precipitation.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in West Sacramento, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C) respectively, December is West Sacramento's coldest month.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in West Sacramento, California, during December are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In West Sacramento, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In West Sacramento, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of December in West Sacramento, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

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

In West Sacramento, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°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 (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.4°F).

Average pressure in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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).

Average wind speed in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and November (5mph).

Average humidity in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 30min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.7 days).

Average UV index in December
West Sacramento, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
West Sacramento, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
West Sacramento, 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).