December weather forecast
Arcata, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Arcata, California, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Arcata's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In Arcata, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arcata, California, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Arcata, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:58 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Arcata?

Arcata's December weather reaches an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C), making it the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in Arcata in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Arcata, records 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Arcata?

In Arcata, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Arcata?

The month with the most rainfall in Arcata, California, is December, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Arcata in December?

In Arcata, California, during December, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Arcata?

In Arcata, California, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arcata?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arcata.

What is the average length of the day in December in Arcata?

In Arcata, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Arcata?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:58 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Arcata?

The month with the least sunshine in Arcata is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Arcata have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Arcata, California, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Arcata?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Arcata?

In Arcata, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arcata, CA

Average temperature in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (69.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Arcata, CA

Average pressure in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arcata, CA

Average wind speed in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Arcata, CA

Average humidity in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Arcata, CA

Average rainfall in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Arcata, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arcata, CA

Average snowfall in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arcata, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arcata, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Arcata, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Arcata, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Arcata, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Arcata, CA

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

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

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