December weather forecast
Martinez, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Martinez, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 55.4°F (13°C) and lows at 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Martinez, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48.9 days and collects up to 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Martinez?

Martinez experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Martinez, the average high-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Martinez?

In Martinez, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) 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 Martinez have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Martinez have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Martinez, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in December
Martinez, CA

Average temperature in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (57.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (42.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Martinez, CA

Average pressure in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Martinez, CA

Average wind speed in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Martinez, CA

Average humidity in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Martinez, CA

Average rainfall in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Martinez, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Martinez, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (22.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Martinez, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Martinez, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Martinez, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Martinez, CA

Average visibility in December - Martinez, 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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