December weather forecast
Mariposa, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mariposa, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Mariposa, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mariposa, there are 73.5 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mariposa, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Mariposa, California, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 14.57" (370mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, having an average high-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C), is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Mariposa in December?

In December, in Mariposa, the average high-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mariposa, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mariposa, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mariposa, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mariposa have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mariposa?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mariposa, California, is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mariposa, CA

Average temperature in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mariposa, CA

Average pressure in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mariposa, CA

Average wind speed in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mariposa, CA

Average humidity in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Mariposa, CA

Average rainfall in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Mariposa, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mariposa, CA

Average snowfall in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mariposa, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Mariposa, CA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Mariposa, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and October (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mariposa, CA

Average UV index in December - Mariposa, 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 February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mariposa, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Mariposa, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Mariposa, CA

Average visibility in December - Mariposa, 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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