El Dorado Hills weather in December
In December, El Dorado Hills sees average daytime highs of 56°F and overnight lows near 39°F, with 7.1 in of precipitation across 11.1 wet days and about 9.3 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 56°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 30 min at the start of December to 9 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is El Dorado Hills's 9th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see El Dorado Hills's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 56°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 39°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 7.1 in
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 18 min
- 7:21 AM – 4:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
El Dorado Hills is census-designated place in El Dorado County, California, United States.
- Density
- 320/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 56°F through the month.
A typical December day in El Dorado Hills reaches about 56°F in the afternoon and slips back to 39°F overnight — a 16°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 49°F and 62°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 8°F cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Avg low (°F) | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 2 | 58 | 40 |
| 3 | 57 | 40 |
| 4 | 57 | 40 |
| 5 | 57 | 40 |
| 6 | 57 | 40 |
| 7 | 57 | 40 |
| 8 | 56 | 40 |
| 9 | 56 | 40 |
| 10 | 56 | 40 |
| 11 | 56 | 40 |
| 12 | 56 | 40 |
| 13 | 56 | 40 |
| 14 | 55 | 39 |
| 15 | 55 | 39 |
| 16 | 55 | 39 |
| 17 | 55 | 39 |
| 18 | 55 | 39 |
| 19 | 55 | 39 |
| 20 | 55 | 39 |
| 21 | 55 | 39 |
| 22 | 55 | 39 |
| 23 | 55 | 39 |
| 24 | 55 | 39 |
| 25 | 55 | 38 |
| 26 | 55 | 38 |
| 27 | 55 | 38 |
| 28 | 55 | 38 |
| 29 | 55 | 39 |
| 30 | 55 | 39 |
| 31 | 55 | 39 |
How December really feels in El Dorado Hills
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
El Dorado Hills weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° / 40° | 7.0 | 10.6 | 0.3 | 9.6 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 59° / 42° | 6.8 | 10.8 | 0.9 | 10.5 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 64° / 44° | 6.2 | 10.6 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 69° / 47° | 3.3 | 7.8 | 0.1 | 13 | 6.8 |
| May | 77° / 53° | 2.0 | 5.4 | 0 | 14.1 | 7.9 |
| Jun | 86° / 58° | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 91° / 63° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 91° / 62° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 86° / 58° | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 76° / 51° | 2.1 | 3.7 | 0 | 11 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 63° / 44° | 4.1 | 8 | 0.1 | 9.9 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 56° / 39° | 7.1 | 11.1 | 0.4 | 9.3 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in December
El Dorado Hills gets around 7.1 in of rain and snow over 11.1 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 35% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 34 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 35 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 34 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 33 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 33 |
| 30 | 33 |
| 31 | 33 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 30 min at the start of December to 9 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:09 AM to 7:28 AM, and sunset from 4:39 PM to 4:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.5 | 7:09 | 4:39 |
| 2 | 9.5 | 7:10 | 4:39 |
| 3 | 9.5 | 7:11 | 4:39 |
| 4 | 9.4 | 7:12 | 4:38 |
| 5 | 9.4 | 7:13 | 4:38 |
| 6 | 9.4 | 7:14 | 4:38 |
| 7 | 9.4 | 7:15 | 4:38 |
| 8 | 9.4 | 7:15 | 4:38 |
| 9 | 9.4 | 7:16 | 4:38 |
| 10 | 9.4 | 7:17 | 4:39 |
| 11 | 9.3 | 7:18 | 4:39 |
| 12 | 9.3 | 7:19 | 4:39 |
| 13 | 9.3 | 7:19 | 4:39 |
| 14 | 9.3 | 7:20 | 4:39 |
| 15 | 9.3 | 7:21 | 4:39 |
| 16 | 9.3 | 7:21 | 4:40 |
| 17 | 9.3 | 7:22 | 4:40 |
| 18 | 9.3 | 7:22 | 4:40 |
| 19 | 9.3 | 7:23 | 4:41 |
| 20 | 9.3 | 7:24 | 4:41 |
| 21 | 9.3 | 7:24 | 4:42 |
| 22 | 9.3 | 7:25 | 4:42 |
| 23 | 9.3 | 7:25 | 4:43 |
| 24 | 9.3 | 7:25 | 4:43 |
| 25 | 9.3 | 7:26 | 4:44 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 7:26 | 4:44 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 7:27 | 4:45 |
| 28 | 9.3 | 7:27 | 4:45 |
| 29 | 9.3 | 7:27 | 4:46 |
| 30 | 9.3 | 7:27 | 4:47 |
| 31 | 9.3 | 7:28 | 4:47 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.09 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.09 kWh/m² to a high of 8.24 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 2.09 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.1 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for El Dorado Hills
In December, El Dorado Hills sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
El Dorado Hills's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit El Dorado Hills?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in El Dorado Hills.
What to pack for El Dorado Hills in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, El Dorado Hills sees daytime highs around 56°F and nights near 39°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in El Dorado Hills in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in El Dorado Hills peaks around June 21 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in El Dorado Hills in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in El Dorado Hills is worst in August — around 67 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.7× the cleanest month (January, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 67 | 65 | 17 | 15 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills sits at 38.7°N, 121.1°W, 768 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Folsom, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around El Dorado Hills
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of El Dorado Hills.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around El Dorado Hills has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 896 ft around an average of 745 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,962 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,564 ft.
The land around El Dorado Hills is covered by trees (43%), artificial surfaces (31%) and grassland (25%) within 2 miles, trees (47%) and grassland (35%) within 10 miles, and trees (50%) and grassland (25%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for El Dorado Hills (38.6857°, -121.0822°, elevation 768 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).