December weather forecast
Independence, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Independence, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 47%, December is the most humid month in Independence, California.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Independence is December, when the rain falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Independence.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Independence, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Independence.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Independence?

Independence's December weather, with an average high temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What are the temperatures in Independence in December?

In December, in Independence, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Independence?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

What is the average humidity in December in Independence?

In December, the average relative humidity in Independence, California, is 47%.

What is the wettest month in Independence?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Independence, California. Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Independence?

In Independence, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Independence?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Independence. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Independence?

In Independence, California, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Independence?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Independence?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Independence?

The months with the least sunshine in Independence are January, February and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Independence?

The average sunshine duration in December in Independence, California, is 7.3h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Independence, California, are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Independence?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Independence, California, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, CA

Average temperature in December - Independence, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Independence, CA

Average pressure in December - Independence, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Independence, CA

Average wind speed in December - Independence, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, May and June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Independence, CA

Average humidity in December - Independence, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (19%).

Average rainfall in December
Independence, CA

Average rainfall in December - Independence, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Independence, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Independence, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Independence, CA

Average snowfall in December - Independence, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Independence, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Independence, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Independence, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Independence, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Independence, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20 days).

Average UV index in December
Independence, CA

Average UV index in December - Independence, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Independence, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Independence, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Independence, CA

Average visibility in December - Independence, 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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