December weather forecast
Columbia, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Columbia, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.7 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Columbia experiences an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Columbia, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Columbia is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Columbia, CA

Average pressure in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Columbia, CA

Average wind speed in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Columbia, CA

Average humidity in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Columbia, CA

Average rainfall in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Columbia, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Columbia, CA

Average snowfall in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Columbia, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Columbia, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Columbia, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Columbia, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Columbia, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Columbia, CA

Average visibility in December - Columbia, 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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