December weather forecast
Tehachapi, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Tehachapi, California, with an average temperature varying between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 58%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tehachapi, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Tehachapi, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Tehachapi?

Tehachapi's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and lows of 34°F (1.1°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tehachapi, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 58%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tehachapi, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tehachapi.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average temperature in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average pressure in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average wind speed in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average humidity in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (28%).

Average rainfall in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average rainfall in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average snowfall in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tehachapi, 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 July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tehachapi, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Tehachapi, CA

Average visibility in December - Tehachapi, 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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