December weather forecast
Desert Lake, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Desert Lake, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 55°F (12.8°C) at the peak and 38.1°F (3.4°C) at the low.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 51%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 0.7 snowfall days, and 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Desert Lake, California, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low of 38.1°F (3.4°C), is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Desert Lake in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Desert Lake, is 55°F (12.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 51%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Desert Lake?

In Desert Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Desert Lake, California, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Desert Lake, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Desert Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Desert Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average pressure in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Desert Lake, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average humidity in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average rainfall in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average snowfall in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Desert Lake, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Desert Lake, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Desert Lake, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Desert Lake, CA

Average visibility in December - Desert Lake, 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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