December weather forecast
Occidental, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Occidental, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Occidental, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Occidental, California, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 60.1 rainfall days, and 12.87" (327mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Occidental.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Occidental, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Occidental, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Occidental 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Occidental?

Occidental, California, reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 56.3°F (13.5°C) at the peak and 41.4°F (5.2°C) at the lowest.

What are December temperatures in Occidental?

Occidental in December has an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Occidental?

In Occidental, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Occidental?

In Occidental, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Occidental?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Occidental?

In December, the average day length in Occidental, California, is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Occidental?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Occidental, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Occidental?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Occidental?

The average sunshine duration in December in Occidental is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Occidental?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Occidental?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Occidental is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Occidental, CA

Average temperature in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (53.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Occidental, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Occidental, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Occidental, CA

Average humidity in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Occidental, CA

Average rainfall in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Occidental, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Occidental, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Occidental, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Occidental, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Occidental, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
Occidental, CA

Average visibility in December - Occidental, 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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