December weather forecast
Sequoia National Park, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Sequoia National Park, California, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In Sequoia National Park, California, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sequoia National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.9 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.9h 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Sequoia National Park, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sequoia National Park, California, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sequoia National Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average temperature in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average pressure in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average humidity in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average UV index in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average visibility in December - Sequoia National Park, 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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