December weather forecast
Stockton, CA

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Weather in December

December concludes the climatic cycle in Stockton, bringing with it the onset of winter. During this month, rainfall reaches 1.77" (45mm), providing the city with a decidedly damp environment. The city experiences shorter days and less sunshine, embodying the cold, dark winter ambiance. December witnesses a significant drop in temperature from November, marking the arrival of the coldest season of the year.

Temperature

Stockton's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a low of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Stockton, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Stockton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.2 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall days in Stockton, California, is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stockton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, with its average high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Stockton, is 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Stockton, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall days in Stockton, California, is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Stockton have in December?

In Stockton, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Stockton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stockton, CA

Average temperature in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Stockton, CA

Average pressure in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Stockton, CA

Average wind speed in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Stockton, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Stockton, CA

Average rainfall in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0").

Average rainfall days in December
Stockton, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Stockton, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stockton, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stockton, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Stockton, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Stockton, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Stockton, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Stockton, CA

Average visibility in December - Stockton, 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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