December weather forecast
Markleeville, CA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Markleeville, 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 December, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 27.56" (700mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.9 snowfall days, and 153.46" (3898mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Markleeville is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.4°F (1.9°C) and the low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In Markleeville, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 27.56" (700mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Markleeville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Markleeville is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Markleeville, CA

Average temperature in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average pressure in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average wind speed in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average humidity in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average rainfall in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average snowfall in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average UV index in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Markleeville, 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
Markleeville, CA

Average visibility in December - Markleeville, 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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