December weather forecast
Fort Bragg, CA

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Colorful and shiny stone and glass pebbles blanket at the beach in Fort Bragg, California
Colorful and shiny stone and glass pebbles blanket at the beach in Fort Bragg, California

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Fort Bragg, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Fort Bragg's coldest period falls in February and December, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: Caution: 54.1°F (12.3°C) temperatures below 50°F (10°C) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Bragg, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Fort Bragg's coldest period falls in February and December, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Bragg?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Bragg, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Fort Bragg, California, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the water temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Bragg?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average temperature in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average pressure in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average wind speed in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average humidity in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average rainfall in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average snowfall in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 54.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (52.1°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average UV index in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Bragg, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Fort Bragg, CA

Average visibility in December - Fort Bragg, 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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