December weather forecast
McCloud, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in McCloud, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.4 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In McCloud, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.82" (224mm) of snow. In McCloud, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 53.35" (1355mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 42.3°F (5.7°C) at the peak and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at the low.

Is December cold?

In December, in McCloud, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In McCloud, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In McCloud, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.82" (224mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does McCloud have in December?

In McCloud, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in McCloud?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in McCloud?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in McCloud?

In McCloud, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McCloud, CA

Average temperature in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
McCloud, CA

Average pressure in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McCloud, CA

Average wind speed in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
McCloud, CA

Average humidity in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
McCloud, CA

Average rainfall in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.08").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
McCloud, CA

Average rainfall days in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
McCloud, CA

Average snowfall in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McCloud, CA

Average snowfall days in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
McCloud, CA

Average sunshine days in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
McCloud, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
McCloud, CA

Average cloud cover in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
McCloud, CA

Average visibility in December - McCloud, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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