December weather forecast
Rio Oso, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Rio Oso, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 54.3°F (12.4°C) and lows at 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Rio Oso, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average December temperature?

Rio Oso in December has an average high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 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 Rio Oso, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. 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?

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

January, 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rio Oso, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Rio Oso, CA

Average pressure in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Rio Oso, CA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and May (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rio Oso, CA

Average humidity in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Rio Oso, CA

Average rainfall in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.9").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Rio Oso, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 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 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Rio Oso, CA

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • 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
Rio Oso, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rio Oso, CA

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

Average cloud cover in December - Rio Oso, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Rio Oso, CA

Average visibility in December - Rio Oso, 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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