December weather forecast
Ripon, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ripon, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Ripon experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and a minimum of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ripon, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.8 rainfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and a low of 40.6°F (4.8°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Ripon in December?

Ripon in December has an average high-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Ripon, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

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?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ripon have in December?

In Ripon, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ripon, CA

Average temperature in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°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 (54.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ripon, CA

Average pressure in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ripon, CA

Average wind speed in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Ripon, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Ripon, CA

Average rainfall in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Ripon, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Ripon, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Ripon, 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
Ripon, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ripon, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ripon, CA

Average UV index in December - Ripon, 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
Ripon, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Ripon, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Ripon, CA

Average visibility in December - Ripon, 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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