December weather forecast
Fort Jones, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Jones, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Fort Jones's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fort Jones, California, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fort Jones, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. 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 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is Fort Jones's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and lows of 26.6°F (-3°C).

How cold is it in December?

In Fort Jones, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Jones?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Fort Jones, California, 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 December, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fort Jones, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Jones have in December?

In Fort Jones, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Jones?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Jones have in December?

In Fort Jones, the average sunshine duration in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Jones, CA

Average temperature in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average pressure in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average wind speed in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average humidity in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average rainfall in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average snowfall in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average UV index in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Jones, 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
Fort Jones, CA

Average visibility in December - Fort Jones, 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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