December weather forecast
McHenry, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in McHenry, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

McHenry reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 55.4°F (13°C) at the peak and 41°F (5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in McHenry is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McHenry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.3 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls in McHenry. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in McHenry is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 41°F (5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low-temperature of 41°F (5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In McHenry, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in McHenry?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does McHenry have in December?

In McHenry, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in McHenry?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in McHenry?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in McHenry, California, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McHenry, CA

Average temperature in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41°F).

Average pressure in December
McHenry, CA

Average pressure in December - McHenry, 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 June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McHenry, CA

Average wind speed in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
McHenry, CA

Average humidity in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

Average rainfall in December
McHenry, CA

Average rainfall in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
McHenry, CA

Average rainfall days in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
McHenry, CA

Average snowfall in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McHenry, CA

Average snowfall days in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McHenry, 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 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
McHenry, CA

Average sunshine days in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.7 days).

Average UV index in December
McHenry, CA

Average UV index in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
McHenry, CA

Average cloud cover in December - McHenry, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
McHenry, CA

Average visibility in December - McHenry, 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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