December weather forecast
Ferndale, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Ferndale, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

Ferndale's temperatures tend to hit their minimum during February and December, with an average high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

February and December are the coldest months in Ferndale, with an average high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In Ferndale, 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ferndale, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in Ferndale?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ferndale, during December, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

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 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ferndale, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ferndale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is 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 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ferndale, CA

Average temperature in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (41.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ferndale, CA

Average pressure in December - Ferndale, 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
Ferndale, CA

Average wind speed in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and June (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ferndale, CA

Average humidity in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ferndale, CA

Average rainfall in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Ferndale, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ferndale, CA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
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
Ferndale, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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
Ferndale, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ferndale, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ferndale, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Ferndale, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Ferndale, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Ferndale, CA

Average visibility in December - Ferndale, 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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