December weather forecast
Los Angeles, CA

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Weather in December

The arrival of winter in Los Angeles, California, is evident in December, distinguished by colder temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and increased rainfall. A defining feature of December weather is an average rainfall becoming 1.54" (39mm), second only to February, bringing ample rain showers to the city. The month's temperature drops further to comply with winter characteristics, bidding farewell to the year's warmer months. Analytically, the days become shorter, and the UV index drops back to 4, making December truly seem like a winter month. Thus, December marks the arrival of the winter season, characterized by frequent rain showers and cooler temperatures, fittingly wrapping up the climatic cycle for the year.

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 64°F (17.8°C) and lows at 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

In Los Angeles, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 rainfall days, and 8.11" (206mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in December leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Los Angeles's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and an average low temperature of 50°F (10°C), is the coldest in the year.

What are December temperatures?

Los Angeles in December has an average high-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Los Angeles, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Los Angeles, California, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Los Angeles, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Los Angeles?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average temperature in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (49.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average pressure in December - Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles, CA

Average wind speed in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average humidity in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average rainfall in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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

  • 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average UV index in December - Los Angeles, 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, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average visibility in December - Los Angeles, 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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