December weather forecast
Aptos, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Aptos, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Aptos's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Aptos, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What are December temperatures in Aptos?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 57.2°F (14°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Aptos, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Aptos, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Aptos have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Aptos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Aptos, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Aptos, CA

Average temperature in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Aptos, CA

Average pressure in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Aptos, CA

Average wind speed in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Aptos, CA

Average humidity in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Aptos, CA

Average rainfall in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Aptos, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aptos, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Aptos, CA

Average UV index in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Aptos, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Aptos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Aptos, CA

Average visibility in December - Aptos, 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).

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