December weather forecast
Eureka, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Eureka, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Eureka witnesses its lowest temperatures in February and December, reaching an average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Eureka, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Eureka, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Eureka is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Eureka are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Eureka, the coldest months are February and December, registering an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the temperature in December?

Eureka in December has an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eureka?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Eureka have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Eureka are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eureka, CA

Average temperature in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Eureka, CA

Average pressure in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Eureka, CA

Average wind speed in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Eureka, CA

Average humidity in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Eureka, CA

Average rainfall in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Eureka, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eureka, CA

Average snowfall in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Eureka, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 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
Eureka, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eureka, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Eureka, CA

Average UV index in December - Eureka, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Eureka, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Eureka, CA

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

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

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