December weather forecast
Half Moon Bay, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Half Moon Bay, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.6°F (13.1°C) and min 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 55.6°F (13.1°C) at the peak and 49.3°F (9.6°C) at the low.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Half Moon Bay are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Half Moon Bay, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.8 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is Half Moon Bay's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and lows of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What are December temperatures?

During December, Half Moon Bay experiences an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Half Moon Bay.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Half Moon Bay, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Half Moon Bay have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through May, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Half Moon Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average temperature in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (66.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average pressure in December - Half Moon Bay, 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 September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average wind speed in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average humidity in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average rainfall in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and August (18.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average UV index in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average visibility in December - Half Moon Bay, 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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