December weather forecast
Taft, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Taft, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

In Taft, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With its average high temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in December?

In Taft, 57°F (13.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Taft, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Taft?

In Taft, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Taft have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Taft, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Taft, CA

Average pressure in December - Taft, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Taft, CA

Average wind speed in December - Taft, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Taft, CA

Average humidity in December - Taft, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Taft, CA

Average rainfall in December - Taft, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Taft, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Taft, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Taft, CA

Average snowfall in December - Taft, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Taft, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taft, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Taft, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Taft, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Taft, CA

Average UV index in December - Taft, 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
Taft, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Taft, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Taft, CA

Average visibility in December - Taft, 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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