Alturas Weather in December

What's the weather like in Alturas (California) in December 2024?

The climate in Alturas during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Alturas and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Alturas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Nightly temperature -6.1°C 21°F
Average temperature -0.5°C 31.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Alturas with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Alturas

Alturas average temperature in December

December rainfall

Alturas average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Alturas average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Alturas in December 2024.