December weather forecast
Sierraville, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sierraville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.1 rainfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sierraville are January through June, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 22.52" (572mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sierraville, is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sierraville, California, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 22.52" (572mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 22.52" (572mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sierraville, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sierraville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sierraville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sierraville, CA

Average temperature in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sierraville, CA

Average pressure in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sierraville, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sierraville, CA

Average humidity in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Sierraville, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Sierraville, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sierraville, CA

Average snowfall in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 22.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (22.52").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sierraville, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sierraville, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sierraville, CA

Average UV index in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sierraville, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Sierraville, CA

Average visibility in December - Sierraville, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).

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