Temperatures in December
It's cool in December in Mendocino with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mendocino in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Mendocino with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 14°C, with nights close to 7°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mendocino will be around 14°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 416 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 38% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Mendocino. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Mendocino in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
416 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 Mendocino?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Mendocino. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Mendocino in December
With 25°C, Mendocino hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Mendocino
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Mendocino, 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 Precipitation in December in Mendocino
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Mendocino, 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 12 days of rain in Mendocino.
Daily UV Index in December in Mendocino
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mendocino, 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.
Temperature in December in Mendocino Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Mendocino, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Mendocino Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Mendocino, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Mendocino
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Average Weather in Mendocino by Month
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