December weather forecast
Grass Valley, OR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Grass Valley, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Grass Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Grass Valley, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Grass Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Grass Valley, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Grass Valley, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grass Valley. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 37.4°F (3°C) at the peak and 27°F (-2.8°C) at the base.

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Grass Valley, is 37.4°F (3°C) and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Grass Valley, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Grass Valley, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average temperature in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average pressure in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average wind speed in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average humidity in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average rainfall in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average snowfall in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (3.9 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
Grass Valley, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average UV index in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Grass Valley, OR

Average visibility in December - Grass Valley, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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