December weather forecast
Downey, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Downey, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Downey experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Downey, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Downey, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Downey experiences an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Downey, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Downey have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Downey have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Downey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Downey, CA

Average temperature in December - Downey, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Downey, CA

Average pressure in December - Downey, 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
Downey, CA

Average wind speed in December - Downey, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Downey, CA

Average humidity in December - Downey, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Downey, CA

Average rainfall in December - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Downey, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Downey, 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 July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Downey, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Downey, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Downey, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Downey, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Downey, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Downey, CA

Average visibility in December - Downey, 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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