December weather forecast
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

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An entrance into a circular arrangement of rocks in Gillems Campsite in Lava Beds National Monument, California
An entrance into a circular arrangement of rocks in Gillems Campsite in Lava Beds National Monument, California

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lava Beds National Monument, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

In Lava Beds National Monument, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Rainfall

In Lava Beds National Monument, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Lava Beds National Monument, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.8 days and collects up to 14.76" (375mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Lava Beds National Monument, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.58" (218mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.2 snowfall days, and 43.9" (1115mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lava Beds National Monument is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm PST.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C), is the coldest month.

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lava Beds National Monument have in December?

In Lava Beds National Monument, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm PST.
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight

Average temperature in December
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Average temperature in December - Lava Beds National Monument, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.3°F).

Average rainfall in December
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Average rainfall in December - Lava Beds National Monument, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.9").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Lava Beds National Monument, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Average snowfall in December - Lava Beds National Monument, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.8").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Lava Beds National Monument, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December
Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Average daylight in December - Lava Beds National Monument, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

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