December Rainfall and Precipitation in Sierra National Forest

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in December.

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from high in Oakhurst with 144 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall to heavy in Bass Lake with 175 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall. December is part of the winter season. On average, December is the wettest month of the year in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Sierra National Forest precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Sierra National Forest, the United States of America receive in December?

North Fork often experiences a notable amount of rain in December, with an average of about 150 mm (5.9 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in December?

On average, North Fork has about 10 days days of rain in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in December in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

In our database, Bass Lake stands out as having an average rainfall level of 175 mm (6.9 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in December in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

Oakhurst is the driest city we have data for in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in December, with monthly rainfall close to 144 mm (5.7 in).

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