December weather forecast
Waterford, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waterford, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.6°F (4.8°C) and max 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

In Waterford, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are March and December, with an average 0.98" (25mm) of rainfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Waterford, California, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Waterford's December weather reaches an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C), making it the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Waterford, is 55.6°F (13.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in June is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are March and December, with an average 0.98" (25mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In Waterford, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Waterford, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Waterford, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Waterford, CA

Average temperature in December - Waterford, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Waterford, CA

Average pressure in December - Waterford, 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
Waterford, CA

Average wind speed in December - Waterford, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

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
Waterford, CA

Average humidity in December - Waterford, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (35%).

Average rainfall in December
Waterford, CA

Average rainfall in December - Waterford, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and December (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Waterford, CA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.6 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Waterford, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Waterford, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Waterford, CA

Average UV index in December - Waterford, 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
Waterford, CA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Waterford, CA

Average visibility in December - Waterford, 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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