December weather forecast
Platina, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Platina, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 46°F (7.8°C) and a minimum average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Platina, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.08" (129mm) of snow. In Platina, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 28.74" (730mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Platina notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Platina, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Platina?

In Platina, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Platina, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Platina, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Platina have in December?

In Platina, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Platina?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Platina have in December?

In Platina, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Platina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Platina, CA

Average temperature in December - Platina, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Platina, CA

Average pressure in December - Platina, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Platina, CA

Average wind speed in December - Platina, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Platina, CA

Average humidity in December - Platina, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Platina, CA

Average rainfall in December - Platina, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Platina, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Platina, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Platina, CA

Average snowfall in December - Platina, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Platina, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Platina, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 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
Platina, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Platina, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Platina, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Platina, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Platina, CA

Average UV index in December - Platina, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Platina, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Platina, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Platina, CA

Average visibility in December - Platina, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and December (4mi).

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