December weather forecast
Foothill Ranch, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Foothill Ranch, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Foothill Ranch are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high temperatures of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and lows of 49.5°F (9.7°C), December is the coldest month in Foothill Ranch.

What is the usual temperature for Foothill Ranch in December?

In December, in Foothill Ranch, the average high-temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Foothill Ranch, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically 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 Foothill Ranch, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Foothill Ranch have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Foothill Ranch, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average pressure in December - Foothill Ranch, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average humidity in December - Foothill Ranch, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average rainfall in December - Foothill Ranch, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Foothill Ranch, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Foothill Ranch, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Foothill Ranch, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average UV index in December - Foothill Ranch, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Foothill Ranch, 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 6).

Average visibility in December
Foothill Ranch, CA

Average visibility in December - Foothill Ranch, 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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