December weather forecast
El Dorado Hills, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Dorado Hills, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

El Dorado Hills experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In El Dorado Hills, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 81.2 rainfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 54°F (12.2°C) at the peak and 39.6°F (4.2°C) at the base.

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in El Dorado Hills, is 54°F (12.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in El Dorado Hills is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does El Dorado Hills have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average temperature in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average pressure in December - El Dorado Hills, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average wind speed in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4mph).

Average humidity in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average humidity in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (40%).

Average rainfall in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average rainfall in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.33").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average rainfall days in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1 days).

Average snowfall in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average snowfall in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average snowfall days in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.2 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
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average sunshine days in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average UV index in December - El Dorado Hills, 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
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average cloud cover in December - El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

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
El Dorado Hills, CA

Average visibility in December - El Dorado Hills, 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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