December weather forecast
Fairfax, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Fairfax, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

Fairfax experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.3 rainfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a minimum average of 46°F (7.8°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Fairfax in December?

In Fairfax, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Fairfax?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in December?

In Fairfax, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Fairfax, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Fairfax, CA

Average temperature in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (70.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfax, CA

Average pressure in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairfax, CA

Average wind speed in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfax, CA

Average humidity in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfax, CA

Average rainfall in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfax, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfax, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfax, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and July (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfax, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairfax, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfax, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Fairfax, CA

Average visibility in December - Fairfax, 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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