December weather forecast
Mendocino, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Mendocino, California, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

February and December, with an average high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C), are the coldest months.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mendocino, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Ocean temperature

In Mendocino, in December, the average water temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: Beware when you're in 54.1°F (12.3°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During February and December, Mendocino experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Mendocino in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Mendocino is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mendocino, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Mendocino, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the water temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mendocino?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mendocino have in December?

In Mendocino, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mendocino, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mendocino?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mendocino, CA

Average temperature in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mendocino, CA

Average pressure in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mendocino, CA

Average wind speed in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mendocino, CA

Average humidity in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Mendocino, CA

Average rainfall in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Mendocino, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mendocino, CA

Average snowfall in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Mendocino, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

Average sea temperature in December
Mendocino, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 54.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (52.1°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mendocino, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mendocino, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Mendocino, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Mendocino, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Mendocino, CA

Average visibility in December - Mendocino, 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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