December weather forecast
California, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in California, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, California observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). In December, California experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In California, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in California, there are 142 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In California, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In California, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.7 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in California, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in California, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in California, Missouri, is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in California, Missouri. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in California during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in California, Missouri, are 42.8°F (6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in California?

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

How many days does it rain in December in California?

In California, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in California in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in California?

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

How many hours of daylight does California have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in California?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does California have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in California, Missouri, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in California?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in California?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in California is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
California, MO

Average temperature in December - California, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
California, MO

Average pressure in December - California, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in December
California, MO

Average wind speed in December - California, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
California, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
California, MO

Average rainfall in December - California, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
California, MO

Average rainfall days in December - California, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
California, MO

Average snowfall in December - California, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
California, MO

Average snowfall days in December - California, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - California, MO
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
California, MO

Average sunshine days in December - California, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
California, MO

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

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 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
California, MO

Average cloud cover in December - California, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
California, MO

Average visibility in December - California, MO
  • 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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