December weather forecast
Downieville, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Downieville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

In Downieville, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Downieville, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.9 rainfall days, and 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Downieville, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 21.69" (551mm) of snow. In Downieville, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 151.57" (3850mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C), is the coldest month in Downieville.

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Downieville?

In Downieville, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Downieville, California, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Downieville, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Downieville have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Downieville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Downieville, CA

Average temperature in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Downieville, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Downieville, CA

Average wind speed in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Downieville, CA

Average humidity in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Downieville, CA

Average rainfall in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (7.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Downieville, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Downieville, CA

Average snowfall in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 21.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (37.6").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Downieville, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Downieville, 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 January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Downieville, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Downieville, CA

Average UV index in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Downieville, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Downieville, CA

Average visibility in December - Downieville, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).

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