December weather forecast
Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Desert Hot Springs, California, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 56.8°F (13.8°C) at the peak and 42.1°F (5.6°C) at the base.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 46%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Desert Hot Springs, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Desert Hot Springs, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the usual temperature for Desert Hot Springs in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Desert Hot Springs, is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 46%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Desert Hot Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 46%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Desert Hot Springs, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Desert Hot Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Desert Hot Springs?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

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 moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average temperature in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average pressure in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average wind speed in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average humidity in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average rainfall in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (5.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average UV index in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Average visibility in December - Desert Hot Springs, 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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