December weather forecast
Alleghany, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alleghany, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Alleghany, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 72.9 rainfall days, and 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Alleghany, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 21.69" (551mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alleghany, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 151.57" (3850mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Is December cold?

Alleghany in December has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Alleghany, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Alleghany, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alleghany?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Alleghany have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alleghany have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alleghany, CA

Average temperature in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Alleghany, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alleghany, CA

Average wind speed in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Alleghany, CA

Average humidity in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Alleghany, CA

Average rainfall in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (7.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Alleghany, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alleghany, CA

Average snowfall in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 21.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (37.6").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alleghany, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alleghany, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Alleghany, CA

Average UV index in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Alleghany, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Alleghany, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Alleghany, CA

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

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

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