December weather forecast
California, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in California, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). California experiences a mean low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In California, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 34.49" (876mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In California, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in California, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in California.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in California are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in California?

The high-temperature, in December, in California, records 47.1°F (8.4°C), while the low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in California?

In December, the average relative humidity in California, Maryland, is 76%.

How much does it rain in California in December?

In December, in California, Maryland, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in California in December?

In California, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in California?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does California have in December?

The average day length in December in California, Maryland, is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in California?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in California, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does California have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in California is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in California?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in California.

What is the UV index intensity in December in California?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in California, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
California, MD

Average temperature in December - California, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
California, MD

Average pressure in December - California, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
California, MD

Average wind speed in December - California, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
California, MD

Average humidity in December - California, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
California, MD

Average rainfall in December - California, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
California, MD

Average rainfall days in December - California, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
California, MD

Average snowfall in December - California, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
California, MD

Average snowfall days in December - California, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
California, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - California, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
California, MD

Average sunshine days in December - California, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
California, MD

Average UV index in December - California, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
California, MD

Average cloud cover in December - California, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
California, MD

Average visibility in December - California, MD
  • 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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