December weather forecast
Placerville, CA

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A golden and brownish illumination over Placerville in California, during the fall
A golden and brownish illumination over Placerville in California, during the fall

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Placerville, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Placerville's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Placerville, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 4.76" (121mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Placerville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.4 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Placerville, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Placerville, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Placerville.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, known for its average high temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low temperature of 36°F (2.2°C), is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Placerville in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Placerville, is 50.7°F (10.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36°F (2.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Placerville, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Placerville, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Placerville?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Placerville have in December?

In Placerville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Placerville is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Placerville, CA

Average temperature in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Placerville, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Placerville, CA

Average wind speed in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Placerville, CA

Average humidity in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Placerville, CA

Average rainfall in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in December
Placerville, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Placerville, CA

Average snowfall in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Placerville, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Placerville, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Placerville, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Placerville, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Placerville, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Placerville, CA

Average visibility in December - Placerville, 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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