December weather forecast
Mountain Mesa, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain Mesa, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Mountain Mesa reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 49.3°F (9.6°C) at the peak and 32.4°F (0.2°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mountain Mesa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.1 days and collects up to 12.28" (312mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Mountain Mesa, California, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Mountain Mesa, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.3 days and aggregates up to 9.65" (245mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, with its high-temperature average of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature average of 32.4°F (0.2°C), is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Mountain Mesa experiences an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mountain Mesa, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mountain Mesa, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mountain Mesa?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain Mesa have in December?

In Mountain Mesa, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average temperature in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°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 (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average pressure in December - Mountain Mesa, 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 June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average humidity in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average UV index in December - Mountain Mesa, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Mesa, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Mesa, CA

Average visibility in December - Mountain Mesa, 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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