December weather forecast
Encinitas, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Encinitas, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.5°F (11.4°C) and max 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

In Encinitas, California, the coldest period comes during February and December, when the average high-temperature touches 62.6°F (17°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Encinitas, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 60.4°F (15.8°C). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Encinitas is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Encinitas is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperatures in Encinitas reach their minimum during February and December, recording an average high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C).

What is the usual temperature for Encinitas in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Encinitas, is 62.6°F (17°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Encinitas, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Encinitas, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Encinitas, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Encinitas have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Encinitas?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Encinitas, CA

Average temperature in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (62.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Encinitas, CA

Average pressure in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Encinitas, CA

Average wind speed in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Encinitas, CA

Average humidity in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (3.4 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Encinitas, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (58.7°F).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Encinitas, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Encinitas, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (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
Encinitas, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Encinitas, 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 9).

Average visibility in December
Encinitas, CA

Average visibility in December - Encinitas, 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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