December weather forecast
Scotia, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scotia, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

In Scotia, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 52.9°F (11.6°C) at the peak and 40.1°F (4.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Scotia is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Scotia. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Scotia, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the month when Scotia sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Scotia, in December, during 14.8 rainfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Scotia, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Scotia have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Scotia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Scotia?

The months with the lowest UV index in Scotia are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Scotia, CA

Average temperature in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Scotia, CA

Average pressure in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scotia, CA

Average wind speed in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Scotia, CA

Average humidity in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Scotia, CA

Average rainfall in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.96"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Scotia, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scotia, CA

Average snowfall in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scotia, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scotia, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scotia, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Scotia, CA

Average UV index in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Scotia, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Scotia, CA

Average visibility in December - Scotia, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July and August (5mi).

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