Sierra National Forest in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sierra National Forest in december 2024
The weather in Sierra National Forest in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 1314.8cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
22%
16%
2%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
22%
18%
2%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
25%
16%
3%
Weather at 3am
27°F
60%
18%
15%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sierra National Forest in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sierra National Forest in december.
The climate of Sierra National Forest in december is very bad
The climate in december in Sierra National Forest is quite dry (with 5.7in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area this month. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. The minimum is 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Sierra National Forest is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sierra National Forest in the month of december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -2°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 26 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 84% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Sierra National Forest is generally 09:36. The sun rises at 07:04 and sets at 16:40.
December: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in december, there are destinations with better weather than Sierra National Forest:
In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Finally, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Big Sur and Cambria have a tolerable climate, but better than Sierra National Forest.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sierra National Forest in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -2°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1314.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 72% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.95km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:36 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sierra National Forest in december 2023:
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 41°F
31°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 52°F
31°F to 41°F
25°F to 40°F
31°F to 47°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 49°F
34°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
29°F to 32°F
23°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Sierra National Forest:
| Mammoth Lakes in december | very bad weather |
| Yosemite National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Inyo National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Mono Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Big Pine in december | very bad weather |
| Sequoia National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Visalia in december | tolerable weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Lone Pine in december | very bad weather |
| Stockton in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tahoe in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Sierra National Forest in december:
Weather data for Sierra National Forest for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sierra National Forest. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sierra National Forest can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sierra National Forest.