December weather forecast
Ricardo, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ricardo, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.3°F (12.4°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Ricardo notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 49%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In December, in Ricardo, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ricardo, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.4 days and aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Ricardo, California, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With an average high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C), December is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 49%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ricardo, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ricardo have in December?

In Ricardo, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ricardo?

In Ricardo, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ricardo, CA

Average temperature in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ricardo, CA

Average pressure in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ricardo, CA

Average wind speed in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ricardo, CA

Average humidity in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Ricardo, CA

Average rainfall in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0").

Average rainfall days in December
Ricardo, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ricardo, CA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ricardo, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ricardo, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May, June and August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ricardo, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ricardo, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Ricardo, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Ricardo, CA

Average visibility in December - Ricardo, 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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