December weather forecast
Rancho Cordova, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rancho Cordova, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.3 rainfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls. December has the most snowfall days of the year in Rancho Cordova. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is the month when Rancho Cordova sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rancho Cordova, is 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rancho Cordova, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

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 Rancho Cordova, 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average pressure in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average wind speed in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average humidity in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average rainfall in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (1.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rancho Cordova, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average UV index in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Rancho Cordova, CA

Average visibility in December - Rancho Cordova, 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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