December weather forecast
Sonora, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Sonora, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Sonora, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.7 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sonora, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Sonora, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Sonora, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the usual temperature for Sonora in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sonora, is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sonora, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sonora, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sonora, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sonora, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sonora, CA

Average pressure in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sonora, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sonora, CA

Average humidity in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Sonora, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Sonora, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sonora, CA

Average snowfall in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sonora, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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
Sonora, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sonora, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sonora, CA

Average UV index in December - Sonora, 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 November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sonora, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Sonora, CA

Average visibility in December - Sonora, 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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