December weather forecast
Redding, CA

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Weather in December

Finishing off the year in Redding, California, December stays true to its winter character with the coldest temperatures and relevant high rainfall measuring 2.95" (75mm). The month witnesses a rare occurrence of snowfall, though very minimal at 0.31" (8mm), it adds a white tinge to the winter landscape. The daylight hours are at their lowest, and the cloud cover at its highest, providing a complete winter atmosphere. The wind contributes its cold gusts, enhancing the chill factor. As the year ends, Redding finds itself in the depths of winter, with December standing as a true winter month.

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C), is the coldest month in Redding.

Humidity

In Redding, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Redding, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Redding, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.2 days and collects up to 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are February, March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the usual temperature for Redding in December?

In Redding, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Redding, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

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 Redding have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Redding have in December?

In Redding, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Redding is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Redding, CA

Average temperature in December - Redding, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Redding, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Redding, CA

Average wind speed in December - Redding, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and October (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Redding, CA

Average humidity in December - Redding, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Redding, CA

Average rainfall in December - Redding, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Redding, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Redding, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Redding, CA

Average snowfall in December - Redding, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Redding, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Redding, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Redding, 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: 5h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Redding, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Redding, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Redding, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Redding, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Redding, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Redding, CA

Average visibility in December - Redding, 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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