December weather forecast
Preston, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Preston, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 54.9°F (12.7°C) and as low as 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Preston is 75%.

Rainfall

In Preston, California, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.4 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Preston?

The coldest period in Preston tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the temperature in December in Preston?

The high-temperature in Preston, California, during December is 54.9°F (12.7°C) and the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Preston?

The average relative humidity in December in Preston, California, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Preston?

In Preston, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Preston?

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Preston, California.

What is the month with the shortest days in Preston?

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

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in December?

In Preston, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Preston?

On the first day of December in Preston, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Preston?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Preston, California, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Preston?

In Preston, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Preston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Preston, California, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Preston, CA

Average temperature in December - Preston, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Preston, CA

Average pressure in December - Preston, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Preston, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Preston, CA

Average humidity in December - Preston, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Preston, CA

Average rainfall in December - Preston, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Preston, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Preston, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Preston, CA

Average snowfall in December - Preston, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Preston, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Preston, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Preston, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Preston, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Preston, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Preston, CA

Average UV index in December - Preston, 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
Preston, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Preston, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Preston, CA

Average visibility in December - Preston, 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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