December weather forecast
Folsom, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Folsom, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54°F (12.2°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Folsom notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Folsom, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.2 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, 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 rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In Folsom, 54°F (12.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Folsom, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Folsom, California, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Folsom. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Folsom have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Folsom, CA

Average temperature in December - Folsom, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Folsom, CA

Average pressure in December - Folsom, 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
Folsom, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Folsom, CA

Average humidity in December - Folsom, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Folsom, CA

Average rainfall in December - Folsom, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Folsom, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Folsom, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Folsom, CA

Average snowfall in December - Folsom, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Folsom, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Folsom, 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, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Folsom, 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
Folsom, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Folsom, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Folsom, CA

Average UV index in December - Folsom, 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
Folsom, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Folsom, 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
Folsom, CA

Average visibility in December - Folsom, 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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