December weather forecast
Hillsborough, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Hillsborough, California, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

Hillsborough experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a minimum of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hillsborough, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.5 days and collects up to 12.8" (325mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hillsborough, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a minimum temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What are December temperatures in Hillsborough?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hillsborough, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) 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 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsborough have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsborough have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average temperature in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average pressure in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Hillsborough, CA

Average wind speed in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average humidity in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average rainfall in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (2.4 days).

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

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average UV index in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsborough, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Hillsborough, CA

Average visibility in December - Hillsborough, 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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