Modoc National Forest in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Modoc National Forest in december 2026
The weather in Modoc National Forest in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 570.1cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
25%
18%
11%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
22%
21%
6%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
25%
19%
8%
Weather at 3am
29°F
36%
25%
19%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Modoc National Forest in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Modoc National Forest in december.
The climate of Modoc National Forest in december is very bad
the weather in Modoc National Forest in december is quite dry (with 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.2in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality this month. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 38°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Modoc National Forest is 32°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Modoc National Forest in december with a maximum record of 63°F in 2021 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 25 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 81% of the month.
On average, in Modoc National Forest, the days of december last 09:11. The sun rises at 07:24 and sets at 16:35.
December: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in december, there are destinations with better weather than Modoc National Forest:
In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Hollywood and Joshua Tree National Park have good weather.
Finally, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Big Sur and Cambria have a tolerable climate, but better than Modoc National Forest.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Modoc National Forest in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 570.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.99km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:35 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Modoc National Forest in december 2025:
23°F to 43°F
31°F to 45°F
27°F to 41°F
27°F to 43°F
34°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 45°F
29°F to 49°F
34°F to 50°F
32°F to 52°F
27°F to 54°F
29°F to 56°F
29°F to 52°F
32°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 36°F
23°F to 40°F
25°F to 47°F
32°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Modoc National Forest:
| Lava Beds National Monument in december | very bad weather |
| Shasta-Trinity National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Lassen National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Redding in december | very bad weather |
| Klamath National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Plumas National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Chico in december | tolerable weather |
| Six Rivers National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Klamath in december | bad weather |
| McKinleyville in december | bad weather |
| Crescent City in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Modoc National Forest
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Weather data for Modoc National Forest in december:
Weather data for Modoc National Forest for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Modoc National Forest. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Modoc National Forest can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Modoc National Forest.