December weather forecast
Shasta, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Shasta, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Shasta's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Shasta, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92.2 rainfall days, and 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February, March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Shasta is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Shasta, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What are December temperatures in Shasta?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in June is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Shasta, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Shasta. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Shasta, 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 7:15 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shasta?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shasta, CA

Average temperature in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°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 (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Shasta, CA

Average pressure in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shasta, CA

Average wind speed in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and October (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Shasta, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Shasta, CA

Average rainfall in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Shasta, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shasta, CA

Average snowfall in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shasta, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shasta, 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 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
Shasta, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Shasta, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shasta, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Shasta, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Shasta, CA

Average visibility in December - Shasta, 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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