December weather forecast
Lancaster, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lancaster, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is Lancaster's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and lows of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Lancaster experiences an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Lancaster. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lancaster, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lancaster?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in December?

In Lancaster, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lancaster, CA

Average pressure in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lancaster, CA

Average wind speed in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lancaster, CA

Average humidity in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Lancaster, CA

Average rainfall in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Lancaster, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lancaster, CA

Average snowfall in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lancaster, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lancaster, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lancaster, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lancaster, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Lancaster, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Lancaster, CA

Average visibility in December - Lancaster, 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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