December weather forecast
Chico, CA

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Dense forest and a bridge crossing over the famed Big Chico Creek located in the Bidwell Park in Chico, California
Dense forest and a bridge crossing over the famed Big Chico Creek located in the Bidwell Park in Chico, California

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chico, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Chico experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Chico, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chico, there are 90.7 rainfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls in Chico. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 39°F (3.9°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in June is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Chico, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Chico have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chico, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39°F).

Average pressure in December
Chico, CA

Average pressure in December - Chico, 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
Chico, CA

Average wind speed in December - Chico, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Chico, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Chico, CA

Average rainfall in December - Chico, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Chico, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Chico, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chico, CA

Average snowfall in December - Chico, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chico, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Chico, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.4 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
Chico, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chico, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chico, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Chico, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Chico, CA

Average UV index in December - Chico, 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
Chico, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Chico, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Chico, CA

Average visibility in December - Chico, 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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