December weather forecast
Etna, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Etna, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

In Etna, California, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 41.5°F (5.3°C) at the peak and 26.6°F (-3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Etna, California, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Etna, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Etna, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Etna.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Etna, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Etna, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Etna, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Etna, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Etna, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Etna have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Etna, CA

Average temperature in December - Etna, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Etna, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Etna, CA

Average wind speed in December - Etna, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Etna, CA

Average humidity in December - Etna, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Etna, CA

Average rainfall in December - Etna, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Etna, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Etna, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Etna, CA

Average snowfall in December - Etna, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Etna, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Etna, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Etna, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Etna, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Etna, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Etna, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Etna, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Etna, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Etna, CA

Average visibility in December - Etna, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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