December weather forecast
Escondido, CA

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The landscape surrounding the scenic Lake Hodges in Escondido in the north county of San Diego, California
The landscape surrounding the scenic Lake Hodges in Escondido in the north county of San Diego, California

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Escondido, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.1°F (17.3°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Escondido's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 6:34 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Escondido.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Escondido's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Escondido, the average high-temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Escondido, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How many days does it rain in December in Escondido?

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Escondido, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Escondido, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Escondido, CA

Average pressure in December - Escondido, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Escondido, CA

Average wind speed in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Escondido, CA

Average humidity in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Escondido, CA

Average rainfall in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Escondido, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Escondido, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Escondido, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Escondido, CA

Average UV index in December - Escondido, 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
Escondido, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Escondido, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Escondido, CA

Average visibility in December - Escondido, 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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