December weather forecast
Salida, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Salida, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41°F (5°C) and an average high of 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low temperature of 41°F (5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Salida, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 59.3 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 6h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December, recording an average high temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low temperature of 41°F (5°C), is Salida's coldest month.

What are December temperatures in Salida?

The high-temperature in Salida during December is 55.4°F (13°C) and the low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Salida, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Salida?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Salida, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Salida?

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?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Salida have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salida, CA

Average temperature in December - Salida, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41°F).

Average pressure in December
Salida, CA

Average pressure in December - Salida, 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
Salida, CA

Average wind speed in December - Salida, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Salida, CA

Average humidity in December - Salida, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Salida, CA

Average rainfall in December - Salida, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Salida, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Salida, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salida, CA

Average snowfall in December - Salida, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salida, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Salida, 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
Salida, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salida, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salida, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Salida, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Salida, CA

Average UV index in December - Salida, 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
Salida, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Salida, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Salida, CA

Average visibility in December - Salida, 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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