December weather forecast
Altadena, CA

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Altadena, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.5°F (7.5°C) and max 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

Altadena witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 52%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altadena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52 days and collects up to 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is the month when Altadena sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Altadena in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61°F (16.1°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Altadena, the average relative humidity in December is 52%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Altadena, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Altadena have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Altadena is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Altadena, CA

Average temperature in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Altadena, CA

Average pressure in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Altadena, CA

Average wind speed in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Altadena, CA

Average humidity in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and June (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Altadena, CA

Average rainfall in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Altadena, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Altadena, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Altadena, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Altadena, CA

Average UV index in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Altadena, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Altadena, CA

Average visibility in December - Altadena, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

Altadena, California, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location