December weather forecast
Lake Forest, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Forest, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

Lake Forest reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 63.1°F (17.3°C) at the peak and 49.5°F (9.7°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Lake Forest, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

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.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
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 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the month when Lake Forest experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What are the temperatures in Lake Forest in December?

In December, in Lake Forest, the average high-temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Forest?

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

What is the rainiest 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 Lake Forest, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Forest have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Forest?

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 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lake Forest, the average sunshine duration in December 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average temperature in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average pressure in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average wind speed in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average humidity in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average rainfall in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average UV index in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest, CA

Average visibility in December - Lake Forest, 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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