December weather forecast
Challenge, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Challenge, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Challenge's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In Challenge, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Challenge, California, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 5.28" (134mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Challenge, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the last month it regularly snows in Challenge. During 0.3 snowfall days, in December, Challenge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Challenge in December?

Challenge in December has an average high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in June is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How much does it rain in Challenge in December?

In Challenge, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

December is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in December, Challenge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Challenge have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Challenge, California, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Challenge, CA

Average temperature in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Challenge, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Challenge, CA

Average wind speed in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Challenge, CA

Average humidity in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Challenge, CA

Average rainfall in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (6.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Challenge, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Challenge, CA

Average snowfall in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Challenge, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Challenge, 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Challenge, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Challenge, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Challenge, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Challenge, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Challenge, CA

Average visibility in December - Challenge, CA
  • 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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