December weather forecast
Nevada City, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Nevada City, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In Nevada City, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Nevada City, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.7 rainfall days, and 39.02" (991mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nevada City, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nevada City, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 57.83" (1469mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Nevada City's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Nevada City, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Nevada City, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 6.22" (158mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nevada City, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nevada City have in December?

The average day length in December in Nevada City, California, is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nevada City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Nevada City?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Nevada City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nevada City, CA

Average temperature in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Nevada City, CA

Average pressure in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nevada City, CA

Average wind speed in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Nevada City, CA

Average humidity in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Nevada City, CA

Average rainfall in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 6.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (7.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Nevada City, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nevada City, CA

Average snowfall in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (18.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nevada City, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (5.3 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
Nevada City, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nevada City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nevada City, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Nevada City, CA

Average UV index in December - Nevada City, 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 February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Nevada City, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Nevada City, CA

Average visibility in December - Nevada City, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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