December weather forecast
Costa Mesa, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Costa Mesa, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Costa Mesa is 61%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Costa Mesa.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Costa Mesa?

The lowest temperatures in Costa Mesa, California, are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for Costa Mesa in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Costa Mesa, is 62.4°F (16.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Costa Mesa?

In Costa Mesa, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

What is the wettest month in Costa Mesa?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Costa Mesa in December?

In December, in Costa Mesa, California, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Costa Mesa?

December has the shortest days of the year in Costa Mesa, California, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Costa Mesa?

The average day length in December in Costa Mesa is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Costa Mesa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Costa Mesa?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Costa Mesa have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Costa Mesa, California, is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Costa Mesa?

The months with the lowest UV index in Costa Mesa, California, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in December in Costa Mesa?

In Costa Mesa, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average temperature in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average pressure in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average wind speed in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average humidity in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average rainfall in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average UV index in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Costa Mesa, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Costa Mesa, CA

Average visibility in December - Costa Mesa, 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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