December weather forecast
Kit Carson, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kit Carson, California, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively, December is Kit Carson's coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kit Carson, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kit Carson, there are 45.4 rainfall days, and 26.06" (662mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kit Carson, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 27.56" (700mm) of snow. In Kit Carson, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.9 days and aggregates up to 153.46" (3898mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is December?

Kit Carson in December has an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kit Carson, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kit Carson?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kit Carson, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 27.56" (700mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kit Carson have in December?

In Kit Carson, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average temperature in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average pressure in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average wind speed in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average humidity in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average rainfall in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average snowfall in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 27.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (33.46").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kit Carson, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average UV index in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Kit Carson, CA

Average visibility in December - Kit Carson, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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