December weather forecast
Rio Linda, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rio Linda, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rio Linda, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.8 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rio Linda.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Rio Linda, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Rio Linda experiences an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Rio Linda, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December has the most snowfall days of the year in Rio Linda. 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?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Rio Linda, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Rio Linda, CA

Average temperature in December - Rio Linda, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°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 (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41°F).

Average pressure in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average pressure in December - Rio Linda, 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
Rio Linda, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average humidity in December - Rio Linda, 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
Rio Linda, CA

Average rainfall in December - Rio Linda, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Rio Linda, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Rio Linda, 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
Rio Linda, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rio Linda, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Rio Linda, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average UV index in December - Rio Linda, 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
Rio Linda, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Rio Linda, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Rio Linda, CA

Average visibility in December - Rio Linda, 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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