December weather forecast
Huntington Beach, CA

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The beautiful Huntington Beach, California, with a view of the pier and houses

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Huntington Beach, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54°F (12.2°C) and max 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a minimum average of 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Huntington Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.3°F (15.7°C).
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Huntington Beach, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Huntington Beach, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low of 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In Huntington Beach, 62.2°F (16.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 54°F (12.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Huntington Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Huntington Beach, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Huntington Beach, in December, the average water temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C). Swimming in 60.3°F (15.7°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Huntington Beach, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 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 in Huntington Beach.

How many hours of sunshine does Huntington Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 54°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (53.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Huntington Beach, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Huntington Beach, 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
Huntington Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.3°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.5°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Huntington Beach, 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: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Huntington Beach, 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 9).

Average visibility in December
Huntington Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Huntington Beach, 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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