December weather forecast
Butte Meadows, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Butte Meadows, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Butte Meadows, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 7.09" (180mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.1 rainfall days, and 45.39" (1153mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Butte Meadows, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Butte Meadows, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 16.97" (431mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Butte Meadows, California, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Butte Meadows?

December, with its high-temperature average of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Butte Meadows in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Butte Meadows, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 7.09" (180mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Butte Meadows, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Butte Meadows?

In Butte Meadows, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Butte Meadows, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Butte Meadows, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average pressure in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Butte Meadows, CA

Average wind speed in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average humidity in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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

Average rainfall in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average rainfall in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (8.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average snowfall in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butte Meadows, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average UV index in December - Butte Meadows, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Butte Meadows, CA

Average visibility in December - Butte Meadows, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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