December weather forecast
North Palm Springs, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in North Palm Springs, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 46%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in North Palm Springs, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In North Palm Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 46%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in North Palm Springs?

In December, the average relative humidity is 46%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In North Palm Springs, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In North Palm Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average temperature in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average pressure in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average wind speed in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average humidity in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (25%).

Average rainfall in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average rainfall in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average rainfall days in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (5.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average sunshine days in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.4 days).

Average UV index in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average UV index in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average cloud cover in December - North Palm Springs, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
North Palm Springs, CA

Average visibility in December - North Palm Springs, 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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