December weather forecast
Lewiston, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lewiston, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 30°F (-1.1°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lewiston, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.6 snowfall days, and 28.46" (723mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Lewiston's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

Lewiston in December has an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lewiston, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lewiston, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lewiston, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lewiston, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Lewiston have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Lewiston, CA

Average temperature in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Lewiston, CA

Average pressure in December - Lewiston, 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 August (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lewiston, CA

Average wind speed in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lewiston, CA

Average humidity in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Lewiston, CA

Average rainfall in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Lewiston, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lewiston, CA

Average snowfall in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lewiston, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lewiston, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lewiston, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lewiston, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Lewiston, CA

Average visibility in December - Lewiston, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and December (4mi).

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