December weather forecast
Fortuna, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fortuna, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

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

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fortuna is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Lowest temperatures are observed in February and December, averaging a high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fortuna, records 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

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

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Fortuna have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 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?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fortuna have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fortuna?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fortuna, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fortuna, CA

Average temperature in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average pressure in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average wind speed in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average humidity in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average rainfall in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average snowfall in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

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

Average sunshine days in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average UV index in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Fortuna, 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
Fortuna, CA

Average visibility in December - Fortuna, 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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