December weather forecast
Murphys, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Murphys, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In December, in Murphys, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Murphys, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.4 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Murphys. In Murphys, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Murphys is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Murphys is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Murphys is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Murphys?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C), is recognized as the coldest in Murphys, California.

What is the temperature in December in Murphys?

The high-temperature, in December, in Murphys, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.8°F (3.2°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Murphys?

In December, the average relative humidity in Murphys, California, is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December in Murphys?

In Murphys, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Murphys in December?

In Murphys, California, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Murphys?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Murphys?

In Murphys, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Murphys?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Murphys?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Murphys.

How long on average sun shines in December in Murphys?

In Murphys, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Murphys?

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

Average temperature in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Murphys, CA

Average pressure in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Murphys, CA

Average wind speed in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Murphys, CA

Average humidity in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Murphys, CA

Average rainfall in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Murphys, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murphys, CA

Average snowfall in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murphys, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murphys, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Murphys, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Murphys, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Murphys, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Murphys, CA

Average visibility in December - Murphys, 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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