December weather forecast
Richvale, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Richvale, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 54.5°F (12.5°C) and lows at 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Richvale, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.4 rainfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days in Richvale is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Richvale is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Richvale, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 54.5°F (12.5°C) and as low as 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Richvale experiences an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Richvale, California, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Richvale have in December?

In December, the average day length in Richvale is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Richvale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Richvale, CA

Average temperature in December - Richvale, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Richvale, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richvale, CA

Average wind speed in December - Richvale, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Richvale, CA

Average humidity in December - Richvale, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Richvale, CA

Average rainfall in December - Richvale, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Richvale, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Richvale, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Richvale, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Richvale, 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
Richvale, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • 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
Richvale, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Richvale, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Richvale, CA

Average UV index in December - Richvale, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Richvale, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Richvale, 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
Richvale, CA

Average visibility in December - Richvale, 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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