Carnelian Bay weather in December (California, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Carnelian Bay during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Carnelian Bay tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around -7°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Carnelian Bay in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 187 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Carnelian Bay. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Carnelian Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Carnelian Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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