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Normal weather for Mariposa in December

It's cool in December in Mariposa with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.

In December, there is an average of 108 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Mariposa in December

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Temperature Average Temperature
14°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
18°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
11°C 8°C
Rain Total Precipitation
108 mm 67 mm
Rain Rainy Days
15 days 10 days
Snow Total Snowfall
3,1 cm 1,2 cm
Snow Snowy Days
1 day 1 day

Start of December

The month of December starts in Mariposa with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.

Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. During the day, go for a light coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.

Mid-December

By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 13°C, with nights close to 4°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.

Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, opt for a warm coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mariposa will be around 13°C, with nights close to 4°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers. During the day, opt for a warm coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Is December a good time to visit Mariposa?

After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Mariposa. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Mariposa in December

With 23°C, Mariposa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 15°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Mariposa

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Mariposa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Mariposa

Daily Precipitation in December in Mariposa

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Mariposa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Mariposa.

Daily Precipitation in December in Mariposa

Daily Snowfall in December in Mariposa

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Mariposa, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in Mariposa

Daily UV Index in December in Mariposa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mariposa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Mariposa

Temperature in December in Mariposa Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Mariposa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in December in Mariposa Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Mariposa Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Mariposa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Mariposa Over the Years

Snowfall in December in Mariposa per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Mariposa, measured in centimetres, over the past years.

Snowfall in December in Mariposa over the past years

Daily climate in December for Mariposa

Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Mariposa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Mariposa by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mariposa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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