December weather forecast
Herald, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Herald, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41°F (5°C) and max 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Herald, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Herald, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.8 days and collects up to 12.6" (320mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Herald is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Herald, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low of 41°F (5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Herald, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

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

When does it start to snow?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Herald have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Herald have in December?

In Herald, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Herald?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Herald, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41°F).

Average pressure in December
Herald, CA

Average pressure in December - Herald, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Herald, CA

Average wind speed in December - Herald, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Herald, CA

Average humidity in December - Herald, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Herald, CA

Average rainfall in December - Herald, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Herald, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Herald, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Herald, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Herald, 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
Herald, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Herald, 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 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Herald, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Herald, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Herald, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Herald, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Herald, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Herald, CA

Average visibility in December - Herald, 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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